Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Work Schedule : 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, with the occasional weekend rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable Make a positive impact in a patient's life as you help them heal through physical rehabilitation. We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist Resident to: Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in pediatric physical therapy. Challenge their own 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 for pediatric patients with new and chronic impairments. Collaborate with other providers in coordinating patient and family care across multiple services. Serve as instructional assistant for the University of Wisconsin Doctor of Physical Therapy pediatric courses. Gain experiences across four pediatric practice settings: Acute Care, Early Childhood Intervention, Outpatient and the school system. Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others. Learn more about the Pediatric 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. American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison , Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU , which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond. View Full Job Description Employee in Training Benefits

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited, entry-level degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin is required.
• Certification in Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in pediatric physical therapy.
• Challenge their own 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 for pediatric patients with new and chronic impairments.
• Collaborate with other providers in coordinating patient and family care across multiple services.
• Serve as instructional assistant for the University of Wisconsin Doctor of Physical Therapy pediatric courses.
• Gain experiences across four pediatric practice settings: Acute Care, Early Childhood Intervention, Outpatient and the school system.
• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level