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Per Diem Physical Therapist - Adult Acute Care

madison, WI

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Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Work Schedule:

Per diem. 8-hour day shifts. Minimum requirement of two weekend shifts per month. Minimum requirement of one annual Holiday and Holiday weekend shift, per Acute Care Therapy Department Policy. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of department.

Be part of something remarkable.

Bring your passion for helping people to the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) with acute care experience to:

Provide consultative and rehabilitative treatment services to complex patients admitted to University Hospital in acute care settings.

Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.

Work within the context of patient- and family- centered care in a primary and specialty care academic medical center.

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

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

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.

Job Info

Job Identification 47142

Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

Locations 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53792, US (On-site)

Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)

Job Function Rehabilitation and Therapy Services

Regular or Temporary Regular

FTE 0.05

Pay Range $55.22 / hour

Worksite address

madison, WI, 53774, US

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