Physical Therapist

Position: Physical Therapist 2
** UW Medical Center-Montlake – EXERCISE TRAINING CENTER
** has an outstanding opportunity for a
** PHYSICAL THERAPIST 2.*
* ** WORK SCHEDULE**  - Full-Time  - Day Shift    
** DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
** The
** Exercise Training Center (ETC)
** is an outpatient rehabilitation clinic located in the
** UW Medicine Roosevelt Building 2
** in Seattle. The clinic is recognized for delivering exceptional patient-centered rehabilitation services in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.  Our team consists of experienced physical therapists, occupational therapists, certified hand therapists, and ancillary staff who work together to provide outstanding care while fostering a supportive and engaging workplace culture. The department values teamwork, continuous learning, clinical excellence, and innovation, making it an ideal environment for both experienced clinicians and those looking to continue developing their skills.  

The clinic primarily serves patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including postoperative rehabilitation, sports injuries, spine disorders, shoulder, hip, knee, foot and ankle conditions, chronic pain, balance disorders, and other outpatient rehabilitation needs. Therapists will have opportunities to collaborate closely with UW Medicine orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, rehabilitation medicine providers, and numerous specialty services across the health system.  
** PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
** Under general supervision, the Physical Therapist evaluates, develops, implements, and progresses individualized treatment plans for patients receiving outpatient rehabilitation services.
* Performs comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, establishing functional goals, providing evidence-based interventions, monitoring patient progress, and modifying plans of care as appropriate.
* Provides patient and family education to promote independence and long-term success while ensuring safe, high-quality care.
* Collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, occupational therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and administrative staff to coordinate patient-centered care and optimize access to rehabilitation services.
* May participate in quality improvement initiatives, assist with program development, contribute to departmental projects, and provide clinical instruction and mentorship to physical therapy students as assigned.  
** REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
*** Current Washington State license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
* A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized school of physical therapy, or completion of a Physical Therapy program and one year relevant experience.  Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.  
** ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
** UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses:
Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

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