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Per Diem / PRN Physical Therapist

Uw HealthMadison, WIMay 12th, 2026
Job DescriptionUW Health is seeking a per diem / prn Physical Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Madison, Wisconsin.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Physical TherapistDiscipline: TherapyDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: Per DiemWork Schedule: Per diem. 8-hour day shifts. Minimum requirement of two weekend shifts per month. Minimum requirement of one annual Holiday and Holiday weekend shift, per Acute Care Therapy Department Policy. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department. Be part of something remarkable.Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) 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. QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy RequiredWork Experience2 years of prior relevant experience PreferredLicenses & CertificationsLicensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months Required Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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. View Full Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefitsUW Health Job ID #47142. Posted job title: Per Diem Physical Therapist - Adult Acute CareAbout UW HealthUW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We're made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region's largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation's highly regarded medical schools. BenefitsHoliday PayVision benefitsContinuing EducationSick payDental benefitsLife insuranceDiscount programPet insuranceWellness and fitness programsMedical benefits