Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Overview

UW Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a position in Madison, Wisconsin.

Specialty:
Physical Therapy Assistant

Discipline:
Therapy

Duration:
Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours/week. Monday through Friday, scheduled between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Treat a general orthopedic/spine patient population of all ages, assist the supervising physical therapist in guiding this patient population through individualized rehabilitation programs to meet goals and objectives per the Physical Therapist’s evaluation and plan of care.

Efficiently communicate with PTs, physician referral sources, and other UW Health departments for care coordination and collaboration.

Work within a large, dynamic rehabilitation team to continually provide exceptional patient and family‑centered care.

• 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 for work‑life balance.
• Access to UW Health Employee Wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility—UW Health invests in professional growth by helping pay for coursework related to career advancement.
• Referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues, or others for open, posted positions.
• Holiday Pay
• Vision benefits
• Continuing Education
• Sick pay
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Medical benefits

• Associate's Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Required
• Prior healthcare experience – Required
• Home Health:
  One (1) year prior PTA or equivalent experience – Required
• Professional experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant – Preferred
• Home Health:
  One (1) year home health therapy experience as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant – Preferred

• State of Wisconsin licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant – Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months – Required
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and current auto insurance – Upon Hire Required

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 daily work practices as we embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. UW Health provides 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 not only to diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

UW Health is an integrated academic health system home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin for the 13th year in a row, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. It includes six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison, and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois, plus 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, a highly regarded medical school.

Job . Posted job title:
Physical Therapist Assistant – Ortho/Spine.