Physical Therapist PRN - Acute Care

Summary of Job Duties

The Physical Therapist performs examinations, evaluations, and establishes plans of care including goals and recommendations for discharge. The PT provides daily treatment to promote functional independence and modifies treatment programs. Performs documentation in EHR. Coordinates/communicates with interdisciplinary team. Participates in program improvement, clinical education, and customer service standards.

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 patient examinations using appropriate tests/measures, completes the evaluation, and formulates an individualized plan of care
• Provides evidence-based patient treatment and education and monitors the 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 co-workers 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
• Other duties as assigned

Required Documents to Apply

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

Closing Date: 09/05/2026

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Rehabilitation Therapy

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Shift Vary (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No