Physical Therapy Resident/Intern - Orthopedics - Research Park Clinic

Job Description

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident to:

• Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in orthopedic 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 acute and chronic episodes of pain and dysfunction as well as surgeries.
• 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 orthopedic courses.

Education:

Minimum - Graduate of an accredited, entry-level degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Physical Therapy is required.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum -

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin is required.
• Certification in Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator is required.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software, is required.
• Organization, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.

Physical Requirements:

Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

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.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time; 40 per week for one year residency. Residents rotate approximately every 16 weeks among: UW Health Spine Physical Therapy at Research Park, UW Health at The American Center, and UnityPoint Health - Meriter Deming Way. Work schedule will vary based on the clinic and rotation, but will fall within the following:

• 7:00 AM - 7:30 pm Monday through Thursday
• 7:00 AM - 5:30 pm Friday

UW Health at The American Center - on Madison's east side - 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.

UW Health Research Park Clinic - on Madison's west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.

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