Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident

Work Schedule :

100% FTE, 40 hours per week.

Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with the occasional weekend rotation required.

Be part of something remarkable

Make a positive impact in a patient's life as you help them heal through physical rehabilitation.

We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist Resident to:



* Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in pediatric physical therapy.


* Challenge their own 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 for pediatric patients with new and chronic impairments.


* Collaborate with other providers in coordinating patient and family care across multiple services.


* Serve as instructional assistant for the University of Wisconsin Doctor of Physical Therapy pediatric courses.


* Gain experiences across four pediatric practice settings: Acute Care, Early Childhood Intervention, Outpatient and the school system.


* Seek continual learning opportunities to advance one's own practice and educate others.

At UW Health, you will have :


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.


* Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Prior to submitting an application, please refer to the detailed information found at:

https://careers.uwhealth.org/pediatric-physical-therapy-residency/

Please submit the following items by 2/15/2024 with your application:


* Resume


* Cover letter detailing:
+ What does the applicant wish to gain through participation in a pediatric residency?
+ Why did you choose to apply to the UW Health Pediatric PT Residency Program?
+ What aspects of your background and professional experience qualify you for participation in a pediatric physical residency program?
+ What aspects of your background and professional experience qualify you for participation in a pediatric physical residency program?


* Three (3) letters of reference emailed directly by the referee to spatankar@uwhealth.org .

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.

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