Physical Therapist-Acute Care, Float

Work Schedule: 

100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Weekend rotation and annual Holiday Assignment per Department Policy. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

Pay:

• Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position. 

• Additional components of compensation may include: 

  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekend differential
  • Float differential

Be part of something remarkable.

Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Physical Therapist with acute care experience to:

• Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients admitted to University Hospital in acute care settings.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
• Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.

Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.

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.

• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.

• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.

• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse 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

• Two (2) years prior relevant experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within three 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. 

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designe