Physical Therapist - Emergency Department and Acute Care

14 days ago

Wisconsin$83K - $125KFull TimePhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UW Health as a Physical Therapist – Emergency & Acute Care, $83K-$125K in United States. Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours/week. 8-hour day shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert consultative and rehabilitation services to patients in our dynamic Emergency Department, inc.

develop evidence-based, patient-centered treatment strategies.

provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual.

Requirements

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

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $83K - $125K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UW Health in United States.

Key Skills

Physical therapyEmergency department careAcute careDifferential diagnosisFunctional assessmentPatient-centered treatmentRehabilitationCollaborationMedical acuity managementEvidence-based practice

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at UW Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

UW Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $84k to $125k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wisconsin.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Emergency department care, Acute care, Differential diagnosis, Functional assessment, Patient-centered treatment, Rehabilitation, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide expert physical therapy and rehabilitation services to patients in the Emergency Department and acute medical floors. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to guide diagnostic decisions and develop effective treatment strategies.

Benefits package: Excellent benefits package, Health and dental insurance, Paid time off, Retirement plans, Two-week paid parental leave, Adoption assistance, Options for a variety of schedules and shifts, Access to UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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