Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Position: Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Sign-On Bonus
** 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 $50,000
* Career Training and Educational Opportunities
* Merchant Discounts
* Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
* Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy if graduated before 2002, OR 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)
* 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.

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