Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident
Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident
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Job Description
Work Schedule:
100 FTE 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM 4:30 PM with the occasional weekend rotation required.
Be part of something remarkable
Make a positive impact in a patients 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 ones own practice and educate others.
At UW Health you will have:
- An excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance paid time off and retirement plans.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for worklife balance.
- Access to UW Healths Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family wellbeing.
- Tuition reimbursement 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:
submit the following items by 2/15/2024 with your application:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing:
- What does the applicant wish to gain through participation in a pediatric residency
- Why did you choose to apply to the UW Health Pediatric PT Residency Program
- What aspects of your background and professional experience qualify you for participation in a pediatric physical residency program
- What aspects of your background and professional experience qualify you for participation in a pediatric physical residency program
- Three 3 letters of reference emailed directly by the referee to.
- Graduate of an accredited entrylevel degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Physical Therapy is required. Required
- 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
American Family Childrens Hospitalin Madison Wisconsinalso a Magnetdesignated facilityprovides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Childrens 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 ourLevel One Pediatric Trauma CenterandLevel IV NICU which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
Employment Type
Full-Time
