Orthopedic Physical Therapy Resident

UW Health • Madison, WI

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About The Position

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 your 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.

Serve as instructional assistant for the University of Wisconsin – Madison -
Doctor of Physical Therapy orthopedic 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited, entry-level degree program (Baccalaureate or higher) in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin is required.
• Certification in Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillator is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in orthopedic physical therapy.
• Challenge your 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.
• Serve as instructional assistant for the University of Wisconsin – Madison - Doctor of Physical Therapy orthopedic courses.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level