Acute Care Physical Therapy 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.

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 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.

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

Please submit the following items through RF-PTCAS by 2/28/2025 with your application:

• Resume
• Be prepared to answer the following questions:
  
  
  
  • What does the applicant wish to gain through participation in an acute care residency?
  • Why did you choose to apply to the UW Health Acute Care PT Residency Program?
  • What aspects of your background and professional experience qualify you for participation in an acute care residency program?
  
  
• Three (3) letters of reference

To log in: https://rf-ptcas.webadmit.org/session/new

Getting started: https://help.liaisonedu.com/RF-PTCAS_Applicant_Help_Center/Starting_Your_RF-PTCAS_Application

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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