Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Weekender

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Weekender at UW Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Physical Therapy position at UW Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Key skills and qualifications: Acute Care, Rehabilitative Treatment, Evidence-Based Treatment Planning, Patient-Centered Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Functional Outcomes, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients in an acute care setting at University Hospital. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.