Physical Therapist Part -Time - Acute Care

Summary of Job Duties

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
• SUBMIT 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

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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

Constant Physical Activity

• Felting, 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