Physical Therapist

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The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development developmental disabilities and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. One of 15 centers of its kind in the United States the Waisman Center encompasses laboratories for biomedical and behavioral research several scientific research cores and a clinical biomanufacturing facility for the production of pharmaceuticals for early stage human clinical addition to its research efforts the Center provides an array of services to people with developmental disabilities offers numerous educational and outreach programs to young children and their families and trains scientists and clinicians who will serve our nation in the future.

The Pediatric Neuromodulation Laboratory (PI: Dr. Bernadette Gillick) focuses on cortical plasticity and recovery from neurologic insult across the lifespan. Laboratory research encompasses the use of different forms of non-invasive brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation) in combination with behavioral training and neuroimaging for improved motor function after brain injury.

The Physical Therapist will perform and document motor behavioral assessments of children aged 0-2 years enrolled in a current National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01-funded Baby Brain Recovery Study. The Physical Therapist will also be responsible for offline evaluating and scoring of videos of motor behavioral assessments taken during in-person study visits. Assessments include the Hammersmith Infant Motor Examination (HINE) the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development 4th Ed (Bayley-4) and/or the General Movements Assessment. Additionally the Physical Therapist will complete training for all assessments for which they will be assigned to perform and/or score. The Physical Therapist will also perform interventions such as constraint-induced movement therapy.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and documents patients motor and neurological capabilities effected by physical therapy treatment at various stages revising treatment as necessary to achieve maximum benefit

• Instructs patients in posture and therapeutic procedures to reach maximum physical performance with or without the use of supportive devices

• Updates patient records in accordance with departmental and agency guidelines

• Performs rehabilitation interventions

• Reviews patients medical history and referrals to develop and administer individualized physical therapy treatment plan

• May provide expertise training and guidance to the community peers and/or students

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Waisman Center

Compensation:

$72800 minimum; Salary is negotiable and will be based on education experience and skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three years of postgraduate experience in pediatric physical therapy.

• At least one year of experience working with children 0-2 years of age.

• Ability to appropriately interact with research participants parents/guardians and healthcare professionals.

• Current knowledge of standards of practice in working with children at high risk for cerebral palsy.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

• Ability to interpret adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.

• Ability to interact cooperatively and constructively with participants families and rehabilitation professionals.

Education:

A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is required.

Licensure/Certification:

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin is required. The incumbent must maintain licensure and be in good standing throughout employment.

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) membership is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Assessments will be completed with flexible needs for hours including evenings and weekends.

• The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

• A Criminal Background Check will be performed.

• The successful applicant will be required to complete HIPAA training and receive certification upon hire and annually thereafter.

• Reporting requirements must be completed in a timely manner including but not limited to effort reporting and outside activities reporting.

How to Apply:

Please click on the Apply Now button to begin the application process. Please upload a resume cover letter and a list of professional references.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position please contact Abram Hopp at or .

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