Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Weekends

Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Weekends

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Closing date:
01/02/2026

Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Rehabilitation Therapy

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:
No

ICE | MUSL Physical Therapy Inpatient

Shift: 3 12‑hour days, Weekends Saturday - Monday. The Physical Therapist performs examinations, evaluations, establishes plans of care, daily treatment, documentation, coordination with interdisciplinary team, program improvement, clinical education, and customer service standards.

• Performs comprehensive examination of patients, completes evaluation, and formulates individualized plan of care.
• Provides evidence‑based quality patient treatment, education, and monitors patient 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy if graduated before 2002, Master’s 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.

• 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).

• 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 $50,000.
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities.
• Merchant Discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.

• License or Certificate.
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title).
• Resume.

• Proof of Veteran Status.

• Annual TB Screening.
• Criminal Background Check.
• Substance Abuse Testing.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.