Physical Therapist - Spine/Ortho

UW Health

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Wisconsin$83.5K - $125.3KPart TimePhysical Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UW Health as a Physical Therapist – Spine/Ortho, Part-Time in United States. Work Schedule: 60% FTE, 24 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to patients.

provide exceptional patient and family centered care.

provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual.

Requirements

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

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $83.5K - $125.3K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with UW Health in United States.

Key Skills

Physical therapySpine rehabilitationOrthopedic rehabilitationAquatic physical therapyOncology rehabilitationPatient careEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary collaborationRehabilitation planningFunctional assessment

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Spine/Ortho 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.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

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.

Compensation Analysis

UW Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $84k to $125k annually.

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wisconsin.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($84k–$125k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Spine rehabilitation, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Aquatic physical therapy, Oncology rehabilitation, Patient care, Evidence-based practice, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will treat general spine and orthopedic patients by creating and implementing individualized rehabilitation programs. They will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based care and maximize functional outcomes for patients.

Benefits package: Health and Dental Insurance, PTO, Retirement Plans, Two-Week Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Tuition Benefits, Referral Bonus, Employee Wellbeing Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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