Acute Care Physical Therapist Resident at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Work Schedule: 

Full time, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with occasional weekend shift based upon department rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 

Be part of something remarkable

Start your career in physical therapy at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! 

We are seeking an Acute Care Physical Therapist Resident to: 

• Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in acute care physical therapy.


• Challenge their own and fellow residents’ clinical decision making through constructive feedback in didactic units and case presentations.


• Form alliances with patients and their families with the common goal of optimizing function following acute illness or injury. 


• Collaborate with other providers in coordinating patient and family care across multiple services.


• Receive and modify practice patterns based on constructive feedback from mentors.

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 UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.


• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Prior to submitting an application, please refer to the detailed information found at: 

Acute Care Physical Therapist Residency - UW Health - Remarkable Careers 

Education:

Minimum – Graduate of an accredited, entry-level degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Physical Therapy is required. 

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin is required. Certification in Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator is required. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

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.

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