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Madison, Wisconsin

Physical Therapist - Float, Acute Care Adult and Pediatrics

Physical TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours/week. Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with weekend rotation. The weekend rotation will include working full weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday) every 10 weeks. You will work at American Family Children’s Hospital, East Madison Hospital, and University Hospital in Madison, WI.

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.

Position Description

UW Hospital and Clinics Benefits

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.

American Family Children’s Hospital In

Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. 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

  • is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients in acute care settings across multiple hospital facilities. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based treatment plans that maximize functional outcomes and support effective discharge.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

PediatricsEvidence-based treatment planningPatient-centered careInterdisciplinary collaborationDischarge planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Float, Acute Care Adult and Pediatrics 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 Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 514 active Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
21%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Pediatrics (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 514 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • 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 and dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition benefits eligibility
Referral bonus
Weekend differential