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Madison, Wisconsin

Physical Therapist – Sports Rehab

Physical TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$84K–$125K /yr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Work Schedule: Part-time, 75% FTE, 30 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

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We Are Seeking a Physical Therapist - To

  • Evaluate and treat patients in a Sports Rehab setting
  • Work in Sports-specific rehab for competitive athletes, tactical athletes (police, fire, military), aging athletes and post operative recovery
  • Potential opportunities to work in sports specialty clinics (runners, golfers, throwers, swimmers, dancers clinics are just a few)
  • Opportunity for involvement in Sports Residency program

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.

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Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients in a sports rehab setting, focusing on competitive, tactical, and aging athletes. Provide specialized care for post-operative recovery and potentially work in specialty clinics for specific athlete types.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationSports RehabilitationAthletic TrainingPatient Treatment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 48% have no call, 53% 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist – Sports Rehab at UW Health a 6.5 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 weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 22 employers

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<$115k
10
$115k-130k
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$138k
10
$145k-160k
1
$166k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
CME allowance
36%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$110/hr
#2

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$70-$100/hr
#3

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$74-$95/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call

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 Insurance
Dental
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Benefits
Referral Bonus