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

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Outpatient physical therapy
Individualized patient care
Evidence-based 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
  • Candidates should have a passion for an aging population focusing on the neurodegenerative (primarily Parkinson's disease) and orthopaedic patient populations.

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

  • Outpatient physical therapy
  • Individualized patient care
  • Evidence-based treatments
  • Patient education
  • Functional outcomes data

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for aging population
  • Healthy caseload
  • Mentorships and continuing education

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in PT (pre-2002 grad)
  • Master's degree in PT (pre-2016 grad)
  • Doctorate degree in PT
  • Licensed PT in Arkansas or eligible
  • 2 years of experience in PT
  • OCS, CSCS, DN Certified

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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