Physical Therapist - Adult, Acute Care

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Two-week paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits eligibility

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Physical Therapist with acute care experience to provide consultative and rehabilitative services for complex inpatients at University Hospital in Madison. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop evidence-based treatment plans that maximize functional outcomes and discharge readiness.

You will practice in a patient- and family-centered care environment at a leading academic medical center, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• 2 years of prior relevant experience preferred.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients admitted to University Hospital in acute care settings.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
• Work within the context of patient- and family-centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.
• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one's own practice and educate others.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, day shift position. Weekly work schedule will be Wednesday-Friday, with a full weekend rotation; 4, 10-hour shifts. When working you will be onsite at University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave. Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable.

Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) with acute care experience to:

• Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients admitted to University Hospital in acute care settings.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
• Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.
• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one's own practice and educate others.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of prior relevant experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months 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.