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.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.