Physical Therapy Resident

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing physical therapy evaluations, interventions, documentation, and billing processes for routine and moderately complex cases. The resident will also complete pediatric residency requirements and assignments as outlined in the program manual. Arkansas Children's is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, enabling them to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. They are driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion, and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for nursing excellence and patient outcomes and is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for several specialties. For over a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children through its services, including two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education, and outreach.

Requirements

Must be accepted into the UCA Residency Program
Master's Degree
Physical Therapy License - Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Entry Level - Experience not Required

Nice To Haves

Doctoral Degree
Recommended Work Experience
Recommended Certifications

Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy evaluations, interventions, documentation, and billing processes according to established procedures for routine and moderately complex cases.
Completes pediatric residency requirements and assignments as outlined in the program manual.
Reviews information from all sources (chart, team report, patient evaluations, etc.) prior to initiating physical therapy treatment.
Completes a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation appropriate for the patient's age and developmental level to identify skilled physical therapy needs.
Establishes a plan of care and measurable goals appropriate for the clinical impairments identified at the evaluation, including patients and caregivers in the process.
Implements and modifies the treatment plan using appropriate modalities, interventions, and equipment.
Implements evidence-based practice into decision-making processes and seeks consultation from others as necessary.
Documents findings and recommendations from therapy sessions according to established policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory and reimbursement guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment appropriate for the patient's diagnosis or developmental stage.
Organizes patient and administrative time efficiently to meet productivity standards, ensuring all patient care for the section is completed daily.
Performs billing processes according to established department procedures.
Begins developing clinical expertise and professional skills through interactions with team members, self-study, and residency programming.
May serve as a mentor for observation students.
Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of departmental policies and procedures, and specific patient treatment protocols regarding patient care.
Performs a case study and presentation for each primary module (acute main, acute south, inpatient rehab).
Provides in-services and participates in journal club to clinical staff as defined by the residency check-list.
Completes an administrative project and report per residency manual instructions.
Performs clinical teaching of entry-level physical therapy interns as assigned by residency faculty.
Communicates information clearly and concisely in a manner that is not offensive, helping others understand and retain the message, and utilizes active listening skills.
Commits to providing a positive patient experience by modeling Arkansas Children’s values to patients, families, guests, and team members.
Completes other duties as assigned.