Physical Therapist

CHI St. Vincent Health•Little Rock, AR

12d•$36 - $53

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist at CHI St. Vincent, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical well-being after illness, injury, or age-related issues. You will use a range of treatments to help patients reduce pain, build strength and endurance, improve range of motion, and develop balance so they can function at their best level. The physical therapy team sees several patients each day for initial evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatments, with therapists performing most treatments themselves. Patients may have orthopedic injuries or be recovering from surgery, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, or conditions affecting balance. The work environment is busy and fast-paced, with collaborative and supportive team members available to offer help, advice, and mentoring. The role requires teamwork and ongoing collaboration with other therapists, patients, and families to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes. The ideal therapist is personable, positive, and motivated to provide quality care to a wide variety of patients.

Requirements

Six-month internship that is part of Physical Therapy School, upon hire; or an entry-level master’s program, upon hire; or a one-year internship that is part of a DPT program, upon hire.
Two years of experience and demonstrated leadership to act as an area supervisor or weekend supervisor.
Physical Therapist license: AR, upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.

Responsibilities

Work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and therapists to develop and execute a treatment plan for each patient.
Perform initial patient evaluations and re-evaluations to assess progress.
Document treatments and note changes in patient status.
Tailor treatments to individual patients as needed, using creative approaches when appropriate.
Seek new learning opportunities and serve as a resource to help others learn.
Consistently provide the best care possible to every patient.