Per Diem Physical Therapist - Adult Acute Care
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Job Description
Work Schedule: Per diem. 8-hour day shifts. Minimum requirement of two weekend shifts per month. Minimum requirement of one annual Holiday and Holiday weekend shift, per Acute Care Therapy Department Policy. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.
Be part of something remarkable.
Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) with acute care experience to:
- Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients admitted to University Hospital in acute care settings.
- Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
- Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.
- Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required
Work Experience
- 2 years of prior relevant experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital In
Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Key Responsibilities
Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients in an acute care setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop evidence-based treatment plans that maximize functional outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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