Physical Therapist - Emergency Department and Acute Care

Work Schedule: 

100% FTE, 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Weekend and holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 

 

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Find a career you’re passionate about at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to:

• Provide consultative and rehabilitation treatment services to patients in the Emergency Department and complex patients in acute care settings.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and plan of care. 
• Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice and educate others. 
• Work within a large, dynamic rehabilitation team to continually provide exceptional patient and family centered care. 

 

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.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

 

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, 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.

 

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