Sports Medicine Physical Therapist Resident

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Two-week parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Resident - Sports Medicine in Madison, WI. This role is 40 hours per week, onsite at Science Dr. Medical Center, with shifts Mon-Fri between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

You will participate in education, guide rehabilitation after sports surgeries, and coordinate care with physicians. The position emphasizes biomechanical video analysis, athlete return-to-sport assessments, and collaboration with sports performance staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• 2 years of prior relevant experience preferred.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in Wisconsin required upon hire.
• BLS certification required within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in didactic education to advance clinical reasoning.
• Guide patients through rehabilitation after sports surgeries.
• Communicate with sports physicians and surgeons for care coordination.
• Provide specialty services using video analysis of biomechanics.
• Assess athletes so they can return to sport.
• Collaborate with sports performance staff.

Skills

2 years experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Wisconsin PT licensure

BLS certification

Job description

UW Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Resident - Sports Medicine in Madison, WI. This role is 40 hours per week, onsite at Science Dr. Medical Center, with shifts Mon-Fri between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

You will participate in education, guide rehabilitation after sports surgeries, and coordinate care with physicians. The position emphasizes biomechanical video analysis, athlete return-to-sport assessments, and collaboration with sports performance staff.