Outpatient Physical Therapist - Ortho-Spine/Golf PT

Clinical Staff - Rehabilitation Therapy

Come join our outpatient therapy family in this unique hybrid role! This position can also have a focus on GOLF THERAPY. The position will be part of a dynamic PT and OT team dedicated to servicing patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility located on UAMS' Little Rock campus with a multi-disciplinary focus to ensure exceptional surgical outcomes. Be part of a therapy family dedicated to more active tomorrows for our patients and communities. The journey starts with you! Provides and ensures best practice patient care adhering to UAMS Medical Center Code of Conduct and Joint Commission standards of care. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and competencies required to maintain highest professional standards in the provision of physical therapy services. Performs evaluations, establishes plans of care along with home programs, coordinates, modifies, & administers treatment programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy if graduated prior to 2002 OR Master's degree in Physical Therapy if graduated prior to 2016 OR Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Current Arkansas Physical Therapy License or eligible to obtain license within 1 month of date of hire
• Intermediate computer skills
• Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks, drug screen, submit to a TB skin test and required immunizations or provide proof of immunizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in Physical Therapy
• OCS, CSCS, DN Certified

Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive patient examinations using appropriate tests/measures, completes the evaluation, and develops an individualized plan of care.
• Provides evidence-based, high-quality patient treatment and monitors patients' physiological status during sessions. Provides individualized patient education.
• Documents evaluations, treatment sessions, and education sessions and submits accurate charges according to regulatory policies.
• Provides education regarding the physical therapy discipline.
• Serves as a clinical instructor/mentor and provides education to other disciplines within UAMS and/or the community.
• Participates in multidisciplinary and department communication, including patient care discussions and/or meetings and unit/department/hospital meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity

Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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