Work Schedule:
100% FTE 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:00 AM 7:00 PM and Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
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We are seeking a Physical Therapy Resident Sports Medicine to:
Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in sports medicine and sports physical therapy.
Challenge their own and fellow residents 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 and return to sport following acute injuries surgical procedures and non-traumatic impairments.
Learn advanced level clinical biomechanics for evaluation and treatment in our specialty clinics runners swimmers cyclists golfers dancers throwers tactical athletes and strength and power.
Learn state of the art care for sports related concussion through our sports concussion clinic.
Participate in education by teaching in the sports medicine education series the sports medicine symposium the UW Madison Athletic Training Program and various outreach programs.
Collaborate on a weekly basis with board certified and fellowship trained sports medicine physicians and surgeons.
Treat a variety of post-operative sports medicine conditions while being mentored by staff.
Work in our state-of-the-art facilities including the 28000 square foot sports rehab facility at East Madison Hospital that has an indoor turf field two pools a basketball court a golf hitting area with a K-vest a sprint track and functionally based weight room. The Research Park facility has a fitness center to allow for movement-based sports rehabilitation.
Participate in mentor guided sports medicine research.
Participate in weekly outreach training room and event coverage.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited entry-level degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Physical Therapy is required. Required
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
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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.
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