Physical Therapist -tosh Outpatient *sign-on Bonus*

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Orthopaedic and spine conditions
Patient evaluation and treatment
Evidence based quality patient treatments
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

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 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.
  • 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 to ensure goals are being met and/or to modify the intervention plan based on the patient's needs and skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • orthopaedic and spine conditions
  • patient evaluation and treatment
  • evidence based quality patient treatments
  • patient education and documentation
  • clinical instructor/mentor

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative health care organization
  • teamwork and diversity champion
  • continuing education support
  • healthy caseload focus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Licensed Physical Therapist in Arkansas or eligible
  • 2 years of experience in Physical Therapy
  • OCS, CSCS, DN Certified

Work Rights

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