Physical Therapist - Emergency Department and Acute Care
About The Position
Enjoy a fast-paced, high-acuity setting and contribute to our innovative and collaborative rehabilitation team! We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Physical Therapist (PT) to provide expert consultative and rehabilitation services to patients in our dynamic Emergency Department, including those with complex medical presentations requiring nuanced differential diagnosis and rapid functional assessment. The role also involves delivering comprehensive physical therapy services to patients on acute medical floors, where a flexible skillset contributes to managing diverse diagnoses, complex comorbidities, and varying levels of medical acuity. The Physical Therapist will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to inform diagnostic decisions, guide disposition planning, and develop evidence-based, patient-centered treatment strategies. Continuous professional development is expected to stay current with emerging evidence and best practices in emergency and acute care rehabilitation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
- 2 years of prior relevant experience
- Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months
Responsibilities
- Provide expert consultative and rehabilitation services to patients in our dynamic Emergency Department, including those with complex medical presentations requiring nuanced differential diagnosis and rapid functional assessment.
- Deliver comprehensive physical therapy services to patients on acute medical floors, where your flexible skillset contributes to managing diverse diagnoses, complex comorbidities, and varying levels of medical acuity.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to inform diagnostic decisions, guide disposition planning, and develop evidence-based, patient-centered treatment strategies.
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay current with emerging evidence and best practices in emergency and acute care rehabilitation.
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
- Weekend differential
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
