The outpatient physical therapist provides an individualized evaluation, during which the client, family/caregiver, and physical therapist determine the patient's goals, customize interventions to optimize the person's ability to perform functional activities, and continuously assess progress towards goals
Job Summary
The outpatient physical therapist provides an individualized evaluation, during which the client, family/caregiver, and physical therapist determine the patient's goals, customize interventions to optimize the person's ability to perform functional activities, and continuously assess progress towards goals.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave, Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only), Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
This position is located in Little Rock at The Orthopedic and Spine Hospital (TOSH) and will be integral in treating a general PT population to include orthopaedic and spine conditions.
Matching Summary
The outpatient physical therapist provides an individualized evaluation, during which the client, family/caregiver, and physical therapist determine the patient's goals, customize interventions to optimize the person's ability to perform functional activities, and continuously assess progress towards goals.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Orthopaedic and spine conditions
Patient evaluation and goal setting
Evidence-based patient treatments
Patient education and documentation
Clinical instructor/mentor duties
Nice-to-have
Mentorship and continuing education
Healthy caseload management
Collaborative healthcare organization
Teamwork and diversity champion
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (prior to 2002)
Master's degree in Physical Therapy (prior to 2016)
Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
Licensed Physical Therapist in Arkansas
2 years of experience in Physical Therapy
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States