Acute Care Physical Therapist Resident

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.

Pay:

• Additional components of compensation may include: 

  • Weekend differential

Be part of something remarkable

Start your career in physical therapy at UW Health.

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 your 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.

Learn more about the Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency.

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.

• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth 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

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

Work Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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

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