Physical Therapist Part -Time - Acute Care

Clinical Staff - Rehabilitation Therapy

The Physical Therapist performs examinations, evaluations, establishes plans of care including goals and recommendations for discharge, coordinates/communicates with medical team, provides daily treatment to promote functional independence, and modifies treatment programs/plans of care based on patient response. Completes documentation and charging per regulatory guidelines.

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
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy or eligible for licensure

Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive examination of patients using appropriate tests/measures, completes the evaluation, and formulates an individualized plan of care.
• Provides evidence based quality patient treatment and education and monitors patient for physiological status during sessions.
• Responsive to needs/requests outside of direct patient care.
• May include serving as a Clinical Instructor, providing presentations, serving on committees/teams, performing program development/projects, developing educational materials, providing education to coworkers after attending continuing education that was supported by travel or educational leave, etc
• Consistently meets departmental productivity target.
• Completes accurate and thorough documentation in a timely manner following regulatory policies. Submits accurate and complete charges and daily summary sheets.
• Adheres to UAMS/Department policy for attendance; reports for all scheduled shifts on time and completes shift duties.
• 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, 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

Feeling, Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity

Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity

Balancing, Kneeling, Sitting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible

Yes

University of Arkansas at Little Rock