Physical Therapist – Adult Acute – Per Diem

Work Schedule:

Per diem, day shift. Minimum requirement of one (1) weekend per month and one (1) holiday shift with the associated weekend per year. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department.

 

Be part of something remarkable.

Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Physical Therapist with acute care experience to:

• Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients admitted to University Hospital in acute care settings.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
• Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.
• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others.

 

Education:

Minimum – Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy is required.

 

Work Experience:

Preferred –Two (2) years prior relevant experience.

 

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) within three months of hire.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

 

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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 ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in seven medical and surgical specialties, 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.

UW Health East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

 

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