Work Schedule :
100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable
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We are seeking a Physical Therapy Resident - Sports Medicine to:
Attend and participate in didactic education designed to advance clinical reasoning and pattern recognition in sports medicine and sports physical therapy. Challenge their own and fellow residents' 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 and return to sport following acute injuries, surgical procedures and non-traumatic impairments. Learn advanced level clinical biomechanics for evaluation and treatment in our specialty clinics - runners, swimmers, cyclists, golfers, dancers, throwers, tactical athletes and strength and power. Learn state of the art care for sports related concussion through our sports concussion clinic. Receive and modify practice patterns based on constructive feedback from mentors. Participate in education by teaching in the sports medicine education series, the sports medicine symposium, the UW Madison Athletic Training Program and various outreach programs. Collaborate on a weekly basis with board certified and fellowship trained sports medicine physicians and surgeons. Treat a variety of post-operative sports medicine conditions while being mentored by staff. Work in our state-of-the-art facilities - including the 28,000 square foot sports rehab facility at East Madison Hospital that has an indoor turf field, two pools, a basketball court, a golf hitting area with a K-vest, a sprint track and functionally based weight room. The Research Park facility has a fitness center to allow for movement-based sports rehabilitation. Participate in mentor guided sports medicine research. Participate in weekly outreach training room and event coverage. 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. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans. UW Health East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness. UW Health Science Dr. Medical Center - on Madison's west side, is an 84,000-square foot facility housing physician and rehabilitation professionals in Cardiology, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, Spine and Sports Medicine. Our Fitness Center provides a resource for both working with patients while under our care and providing education after discharge. This environment creates many opportunities for face-to-face collaboration in the care of our patients.
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