Neurologic Physical Therapy Resident

Work Schedule: 

100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8/10-hour day shifts. Hours will include holidays and weekends while in acute care and inpatient rehab rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department. 

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We are seeking a Neurologic Physical Therapy Resident to: 

• Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in neurologic 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 following new and chronic neurologic impairments. 

• Collaborate with other providers in coordinating patient and family care across multiple services.

• Receive and modify practice patterns based on constructive feedback from mentors.

• Serve as instructional assistant for the University of Wisconsin Doctor of Physical Therapy neurologic courses.  

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.

Prior to submitting an application, please refer to the detailed information found at https://careers.uwhealth.org/neurologic-physical-therapy-residency/ 

Please submit the following items with your application:

• Resume

• Cover letter detailing: 

  • What does the applicant wish to gain through participation in a neurologic residency?
  • Why did you choose to apply to the UW Health Neurologic PT Residency Program?
  • What aspects of your background and professional experience qualify you for participation in a neurologic physical residency program?
  • What aspects of your background and professional experience qualify you for participation in a neurologic physical residency program?

• Three (3) letters of reference emailed directly by the referee to sjones4@uwhealth.org. 

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

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