Physical Therapist Acute Care
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Rehabilitation Therapy
Job Type:
Regular
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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
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Summary of Job Duties:
The 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 before 2002 OR Masters degree in Physical Therapy if graduated before 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 an acute care setting
Current AHA BLS (must obtain certification within 30 days of starting in this position)
Additional Information:
Must be fitted for capable of donning & performing routine tasks in PPE to include N95 mask PAPR or CAPR.
Responsibilities:
Performs comprehensive examination of patients using appropriate tests/measures completes the evaluation and formulates an individualized plan of care.
Provides evidence based quality patient treatment and education and monitors patient for physiological status during sessions.
Completes accurate and thorough documentation in a timely manner following regulatory policies.
Submits accurate and complete charges and daily summary sheets.
Consistently meets departmental productivity target.
Responsive to needs/requests outside of direct patient care.
May include serving as a Clinical Instructor providing presentations serving on committees/teams performing program development/projects developing educational materials providing education to coworker after attending continuing education that was supported by travel or educational leave etc.
Adheres to UAMS/Department policy for attendance; reports for all scheduled shifts on time and completes shift duties.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
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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.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment 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 non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling Grasping Hearing Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Standing Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Balancing Kneeling N/A Sitting
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
