Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Outpatient physical therapy
Aging population
Neurodegenerative patients
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist for its rehabilitation therapy department, offering a sign-on bonus. This role emphasizes individualized patient care, particularly for aging and neurodegenerative populations, and offers a collaborative and supportive work environment.
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Job Summary
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity.
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 to ensure goals are being met and/or to modify the intervention plan based on the patient's needs and skills.
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; Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000; Career Training and Educational Opportunities; Merchant Discounts; Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist for its rehabilitation therapy department, offering a sign-on bonus. This role emphasizes individualized patient care, particularly for aging and neurodegenerative populations, and offers a collaborative and supportive work environment.
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Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
outpatient physical therapy
aging population
neurodegenerative patients
orthopaedic patients
functional outcomes data
Nice-to-have
mentorships and continuing education
healthy caseload
teamwork and diversity
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 as a Physical Therapist by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy or eligible for licensure
2 years of experience in Physical Therapy (preferred)
OCS, CSCS, DN Certified (preferred)
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States