Physical Therapist - University Health & Counseling Services - 14715

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ATTENTION:

The University Health & Counseling Services seeks a Clinical Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist).

JOB DETAILS:

The Physical Therapist is a member of the University Health & Counseling Services, serves the university community and primarily provides specialized therapeutic services to disabled students. A primary goal is to promote and enhance successful student learning though the delivery of quality health care, counseling and education.

This position is full time during the academic year and off for summers and winter breaks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited program.
• Must hold, or be eligible for, Wisconsin Physical Therapy licensure.

Desired Qualifications:

• Supervisory, writing, communication, sports medicine or health education.
• Sensitivity to development issues of young adults and willingness to functions with a team approach is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to provide own structure and work independently.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provision of Direct Care is the primary responsibility and not to be less than 90% in any contract year.

1. Provides direct “hands-on physical therapy services to disabled students within the standards of accepted medical practice dictated by the Medical Practice act of the State of Wisconsin. The therapist evaluates, plans and institutes treatment programs to address the functional needs of the physically disabled, including:
2. Teaching/promoting independence in activities of daily living (transferring, independent mobility)
3. Providing adaptations/assistance required for functional independence
4. Pain control and management
5. Exercise programs: strengthening, endurance, flexibility, standing and walking programs
6. Provides consultation, problem solving, and referral: as a resource to disabled students for financial, social and academic needs such as equipment repair and prescription, communications evaluation, driving evaluation.
7. Conducts pre-enrollment for potential students in cooperation with Nurse Practitioner and Disabled Student Services: 1 day comprehensive needs assessment to ensure a smooth transition to campus life.

Non-Direct Care not to exceed 10% in a given contract year and may vary weekly depending on the given needs.

1. Provides consultation to on-campus departments, organizations and faculty to enhance disabled students’ ability to participate in all campus activities. Works with housing to determine need for physical modifications. Consults with interested faculty to lessen physical or attitudinal barriers. Provides inservice training to any interested group or individual.
2. Pursues campus-wide involvement: serves as advocate for disabled students, and works with campus organizations and academic departments. The Physical Therapist educates individual clients whenever possible about health and disability needs, and educates and provides information to the campus and community. Provides students interested in physical therapy and health-related careers an opportunity for first hand exposure and experience.
3. Regularly attends staff meetings of Disabled Student Services to provide, inform, and coordinate activities as appropriate.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:

University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) is a merged health and counseling center that provides physical health, mental health and wellness services to enrolled students. UHCS is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). The mission of UHCS is: Building the foundation for life-long learning and wellness by providing high quality physical and mental health care, outreach, and consultation for our diverse campus community.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.

UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.

SPECIAL NOTES:

UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by October 14, 2018 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at 262-472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding the position please contact:

Karen Brueggeman
Medical Program Assistant - Associate
262-472-1305
brueggek@uww.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. A complete application includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References

This Job ID is 14715.

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