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Madison, Wisconsin

Physical Therapist - Adult, Acute Care

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.16-$60.24/hr

The week · per this posting · Wednesday – Friday

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Job Description

Work Schedule: This is a full-time, day shift position. Weekly work schedule will be Wednesday-Friday, with a full weekend rotation; 4, 10-hour shifts. When working you will be onsite at University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI.

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.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
  • The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

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.

Position Description

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 optimize functional outcomes and discharge planning.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Evidence-based treatment planningInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient-centered careFunctional outcome assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 25 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
75%
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
39%
Relocation assistance
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,081 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UW Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Two-Week Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits
Employee Wellbeing Program