Physical Therapist - Emergency Department and Acute Care

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8 or 10-hour day/evening shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM. Weekend and annual holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

Pay:

• Additional components of compensation may include:
• Weekend differential
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants

Be part of something remarkable

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.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of prior relevant experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months Required

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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