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UW Acute Care
Physical Therapy Residency

University of Washington – Evergreen Health Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency Program!

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY        

The UW-EH Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency is a 15-month, full-time residency program for licensed physical therapists interested in specializing in acute care physical therapy.

Clinical Practice Areas – Practice (minimum of 36 hours/week) and receive a minimum of 150 hours of mentored training in four rotations: Surgical, Medical, Cardiothoracic, and Oncology, and their respective intensive care units.

Teaching Experience – Serve as a teaching assistant and clinical instructor for second-year DPT students in two of their fall classes.

Leadership/Advocacy – Complete a variety of quality improvement, advocacy, education, and leadership activities on local and national levels.

Salary and Benefits – The residency is a salaried position that includes medical, dental and retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation, and all of the state-observed holidays. Please see our FAQ page for more information.

WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON EVERGREENHEALTH     

                                                                                                          

  • Practice at the Evergreen Health Medical Center, named as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals(2021-2025).
  • Learn to teach at a top-tier university in the Department of Rehabilitation, ranked #5 for adult rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Receive clinical and educational mentorship from experienced residency faculty with a wide breadth of knowledge, clinical expertise, and specialty certifications.
  • Be part of the University of Washington physical therapy residency cohort(Acute Care, Neurologic, Orthopedic, and Pediatric residents) for shared didactics, teaching, and leadership projects.
  • Live in and experience the spectacular beauty of the Pacific Northwest.