The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist for their Little Rock campus, offering a sign-on bonus. The role emphasizes individualized patient care, particularly for aging populations and those with neurodegenerative diseases, and requires a valid physical therapy license
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 Little Rock campus, offering a sign-on bonus. The role emphasizes individualized patient care, particularly for aging populations and those with neurodegenerative diseases, and requires a valid physical therapy license.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
outpatient therapy
aging population
neurodegenerative patients
orthopaedic patients
Nice-to-have
mentorships
continuing education
healthy caseload
teamwork and diversity
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy if graduated prior to 2002, OR Master’s degree in Physical Therapy if graduated prior to 2016, OR 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
OCS, CSCS, DN Certified
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States