Full-Time

Program Manager

Workforce Safety Reporting

UW Health

UW Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Compensation Overview

$79.8k - $119.8k/yr

Madison, WI, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid position with a Monday-Friday schedule; occasional hours outside the stated schedule may be required.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required.
  • Three years of relevant experience in occupational health, injury prevention, safety programs, program management, or related work is required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and advance the workforce safety program through data-driven strategies that reduce employee injury risk and strengthen a culture of safety.
  • Partner with leaders across the organization to identify trends, implement safety improvements, and drive outcomes for workforce well-being.
  • Serve as the organizational expert for workforce safety reporting systems, analytics, ergonomic programs, and injury prevention initiatives.
  • Transform safety data into actionable insights, education, and system-wide improvements supporting team members across the organization.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field.
  • Three years of experience analyzing data and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Five years of relevant experience in project or program management, healthcare operations, or workforce safety.
  • Experience using incident or event reporting systems.
  • Experience working within a healthcare system.
  • Certification with the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, licensure as a Physical Therapist in Wisconsin, or registration as a nurse with Certification in Occupational Health.

UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Beaver Dam deal adds about 425 employees and no planned layoffs.
  • 2026 University Hospital and East Madison additions expand beds, operating rooms, and emergency capacity.
  • January 2026 1 South Park renovation supports 30,000 additional annual eye-care visits.

What critics are saying

  • January 2024 cut plan targeted $80 million and at least 225 jobs.
  • June 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court weakened nurses’ bargaining power, inviting morale and retention damage.
  • Dependence on Medicare, Medicaid, and expensive clinical growth creates an existential margin squeeze.

What makes UW Health unique

  • UW Health pairs University of Wisconsin research with statewide referral depth.
  • July 2026 Beaver Dam acquisition expands hospital, nursing home, and clinic integration.
  • Massive Madison campus buildouts keep specialty, urgent, and inpatient care inside one system.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Family Planning Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Childcare Support

Flexible Work Hours

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