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Madison, Wisconsin

Physical Therapist - Orthopedic

Physical TherapistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.16-$60.24/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 20m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Work Schedule: 1.0 FTE, full-time, day shift position. Weekly schedule will be Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7am-6:30pm. Hours could vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at our Science Drive Medical Center at 621 Science Dr, Madison, WI.

Be Part of Something Remarkable

Find a fulfilling career helping patients improve their physical function and fitness.

We Are Seeking a Physical Therapist -Orthopedics To

  • Treat general orthopedic/spine patients of all ages and guide patients through appropriate individualized rehabilitation programs to meet the goals and objectives of their plan of care.
  • Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to patients.
  • Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and plan of care.
  • Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others
  • Work within a large, dynamic rehabilitation team to continually provide exceptional patient and family centered care.

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.

UW Health Science Drive Medical Center - on Madison’s west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Key Responsibilities

Treat orthopedic and spine patients by developing and implementing individualized rehabilitation programs. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create evidence-based treatment plans that maximize patient functional outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Orthopedic rehabilitationSpine rehabilitationRehabilitation planningEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationPatient educationFunctional assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Orthopedic at UW Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) — ranked against 416 active Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Orthopedic Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Orthopedic Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in orthopedic surgery (physical therapy)ranked against 416 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$84k–$125kOrthopedic Surgery median $89k (middle half $60k–$104k)369 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$111k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Orthopedic Surgery listings in Wisconsin6 active418 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 50% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Physical Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 11% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026
New Orthopedic Surgery listings354 in the last 30 days233 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Orthopedic Surgery pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (416 Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Orthopedic Surgery (Physical Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 416 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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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
Employee Wellbeing Department resources
Referral bonus

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$430k
Typical market rent
$1,837/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.