Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Acute Rehabilitation Unit Physical Therapist (PT)

Responsible and accountable for completing a physical therapy evaluation for each referred patient and for creating and implementing a physical therapy care plan based on the completed evaluation to restore a patients function, alleviate pain and prevent disability.

Education: Graduate of and degree holder from a Physical Therapy Education Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

Experience: 12 to 18 months related experience, excluding clinical affiliations required to complete a degree

Licensure: Current Arkansas PT license in good standing

Certification: Current CPR certification

Preferred Education: Masters or DPT Degree

Primary Source Verification: Original Transcripts and Arkansas Department of Health

Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions; show compassion to those in pain/functional loss; handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Ability to stand and walk, bend, stoop and twist, push, pull, and occasionally lift up to 250 lbs for up to 8 hours each day. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must have good manual dexterity. Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and PC mouse to utilize computer software for patient care documentation.

Work Environment: Office setting, within a hospital environment

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a position in a hospital setting which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Flexible work schedule, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts.