**Job Description** **UW Medical Center-Montlake – Outpatient Neuro** has an outstanding opportunity for a **PHYSICAL THERAPIST 2.** **WORK SCHEDULE** - PER DIEM - Day Shift **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community! **Clinic Background** This position is based in a hospital‑based outpatient neurologic rehabilitation clinic with a strong focus on complex, specialty care. The clinic offers advanced expertise in vestibular rehabilitation, assistive technology, wheelchair seating and mobility, and neurologic and geriatric physical therapy, supported by clinicians with specialty certifications including Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS), Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS), Assistive Technology Professional (ATP), and Wheelchair Seating and Mobility Specialist (SMS). Care is delivered through a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech‑language pathologists, rehabilitation counseling, physicians, and rehabilitation psychology. The clinic serves a diverse neurologic population, including but not limited to patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, peripheral neuropathies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), cerebral palsy, Ehlers‑Danlos syndrome, autonomic disorders, traumatic brain injury, vestibular disorders, neuro‑oncology, myopathies, spinal muscular atrophy, functional neurologic disorders, and individuals requiring complex wheelchair seating and mobility services. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** Under general supervision, this individual will assess, plan, administer, evaluate and provide safe physical therapy care.  This will include progression of treatment goals and patient and family education.  The PT will assess and treat a patient caseload ranging from routine to complex patient problems and situations.  Collaborate with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care.  Implement treatment programs, which include the use of physical agents, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and functional training.  Instruct, assign work and evaluate students as assigned by supervisor. This position provides opportunities to work with skilled competent therapists, ready and willing to teach new clinicians.  The department is team oriented and a dynamic workgroup willing to help each other.  Values team communication, motivated to reach to a higher level of care for patients.  Works closely with physicians, nurses and other disciplines who value Physical Therapy skills and their contributions to the team. **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. OR Equivalent education/experience. **Desired Qualifications** Experience treating patients with neurologic dysfunction in an outpatient setting. Eighteen months or more of clinical experience in the practice of physical therapy. Certification as a Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) or demonstrated experience in neurologic physical therapy. Experience with complex wheelchair seating and positioning. Experience working within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. **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. **Excellence. Exploration. Education.** Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $48.39 hourly **Pay Range Maximum:** $71.33 hourly **Other Compensation:** - **Benefits:** For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/ **Shift:** First Shift (United States of America) **Temporary or Regular?** This is a temporary position **FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):** 0.00% **Union/Bargaining Unit:** SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech **About the UW** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) . To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) . University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.