Physical Therapist – Acute Care Float
Listed compensation
$83.5K - $125.3K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
Work Schedule: Full-time, 100% FTE, 40 hours/week. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM with weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Pay
- Additional components of compensation may include:
- Weekend differential
- Float differential
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 American Family Children’s Hospital, East Madison Hospital, and 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 Prior relevant experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 Days 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
[uwhealth.org for
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American Family Children’s Hospital
[uwhealth.org for
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American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level
IV NICU,
which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
East Madison Hospital
[uwhealth.org for
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Key Responsibilities
Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients across multiple acute care hospital settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
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, 42% have no call, 72% 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist – Acute Care Float at UW Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,081 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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