Outpatient Physical Therapist - Campus **sign-on Bonus**

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
On-site
Outpatient therapy
Individualized patient care
Functional outcomes data collection
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist for their rehabilitation therapy department, offering a sign-on bonus. The role focuses on providing individualized patient care, particularly for aging populations with neurodegenerative and orthopedic conditions, while promoting mentorship and continuing education

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

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist for their rehabilitation therapy department, offering a sign-on bonus. The role focuses on providing individualized patient care, particularly for aging populations with neurodegenerative and orthopedic conditions, while promoting mentorship and continuing education.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Outpatient therapy
  • Individualized patient care
  • Functional outcomes data collection
  • Evidence-based quality patient treatments

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for aging population
  • Teamwork and diversity
  • Continuing education

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 (preferred)
  • OCS, CSCS, DN Certified (preferred)

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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