Physical Therapist PRN - Inpatient

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist PRN - Inpatient position is located at The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH) on the UAMS Campus in Little Rock. The therapist treats post-operative joint and spine patients in inpatient and PACU settings. The position can grow to part-time on a weekly basis.

The inpatient physical therapist conducts individualized evaluations in collaboration with patients and their families or caregivers, establishes goals, and develops interventions to improve functional activity. The therapist continually assesses progress and adjusts the intervention plan as needed. Functional outcomes are tracked using patient questionnaires, performance measures, and documented treatment interventions. UAMS emphasizes mentorship, continuing education, and multidisciplinary care.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or Doctorate in Physical Therapy plus two years of experience in Physical Therapy.
• Inpatient therapy experience with an emphasis on orthopedic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care, including evaluation, care planning, care coordination, education, and treatment using best-practice assessment and intervention strategies.
• Complete best-practice patient care documentation and review patient PHI before and during direct care to support insurance reimbursement and Joint Commission standards.
• Initiate multidisciplinary collaboration with referring providers to communicate patient progress and outcomes and support best-practice care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement with 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 the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level