Physical Therapist - Acute Care
Physical Therapist - Acute Care
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Job Description
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff Rehabilitation Therapy
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
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 $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.
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Department:
ICE MUSL Physical Therapy Inpatient
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
Shift: 3/12 hour days Saturday MondayThe Physical Therapist performs examinations evaluations and establishes plans of care including goals and recommendations for discharge. The PT provides daily treatment to promote functional independence and modifies treatment programs. Performs documentation in EHR. Coordinates/communicates with interdisciplinary team. Participates in program improvement clinical education and customer service standards.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy if graduated prior to 2002 OR Masters 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
Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of experience in Physical Therapy
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Experience as a PT in acute care setting
Current AHA BLS (must obtain certification within 30 days of starting in this position)
Additional Information:
Employees in this role must be fitted for capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).
Responsibilities:
Performs comprehensive examination of patients using appropriate tests/measures based on population. Completes the evaluation and formulates an individualized plan of care.
Provides evidencebased quality patient treatments and monitors patients for physiological status during sessions. Provides individualized patient education.
Documents evaluations treatment sessions/education sessions and submits accurate charges according to regulatory policies.
Participates in multidisciplinary and department communication including patient care discussions and/or meetings and unit/department/hospital meetings.
Provides education regarding the Physical Therapy discipline. May serve as a clinical instructor a mentor for a clinical observer or provide education to other disciplines within UAMS and/or the community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling Hearing Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Standing Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing Kneeling Sitting Stooping
Benefits Eligible:
YesEmployment Type
Full-Time
