Per Diem Physical Therapist - Sports Rehab
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Job Description
Work Schedule: This is a part time, per diem position. Day Shift. Weekdays may vary. Shifts scheduled between the hours of 7am – 7pm, Monday thru Thursday, and 7am-5pm on Fridays.
Be Part of Something Remarkable
Bring your passion for wellness to our state-of-the-art facilities at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI!
Join the #1 hospital in WI!
We Are Seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) To
- Guide patients of all ages through rehabilitation programs after they have specialized sports surgeries.
- Efficiently communicate with the sports primary care physicians and sports orthopedic surgeons for care coordination and collaboration.
- Provide specialty services using video analysis of sport biomechanics.
- Assess athletes so they can return to their sport.
- Work in collaboration with sports performance staff.
At UW Health, You Will Have
- 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.
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.
Position Description
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will guide patients through rehabilitation programs following sports surgeries and provide specialty services including biomechanical video analysis. They will also collaborate with sports primary care physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and performance staff to ensure effective athlete care.
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, 4% are remote, 36% 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)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UW Health ranks #4 of 15 employers hiring contract/1099 Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Physical Therapist - Sports Rehab at UW Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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