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
Individualized patient care
Evidence based quality patient treatments
Patient education and documentation
Nice-to-have
Mentorship and continuing education
Healthy caseload
Collaborative healthcare organization
Teamwork and diversity
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (pre-2002)
Master's degree in Physical Therapy (pre-2016)
Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
Licensed Physical Therapist (Arkansas)
2 years of experience in Physical Therapy
OCS, CSCS, DN Certified
Work Rights
Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States