Outpatient Physical Therapist - Little Rock **Sign On Bonus**

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Closing Date:

08/18/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Rehabilitation Therapy

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | MUSL Stockton NLR - Phys. Therapy

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

Come join our dynamic outpatient therapy, community fitness and sports medicine family! **SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE**

This position is located in Midtown on the UAMS Campus and will be integral in treating a general PT population to include aging adult, orthopaedic, and neurodegenerative conditions. We value mentorships, continuing education, and a healthy caseload to provide individualized care as appropriate.

The outpatient physical therapist provides an individualized evaluation, during which the client, family/caregiver, and physical therapist determine the patient's goals, customize interventions to optimize the person's ability to perform functional activities, and continuously assess progress towards goals to ensure goals are being met and/or to modify the intervention plan based on the patient's needs and skills. Functional outcomes data is completed through collection of best practice data via patient questionnaires, performance measures, and documented treatment interventions.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

• Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy license or eligibility to apply for licensure is required 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree OR Doctorate in Physical Therapy

• 2 years of experience in Physical Therapy

• OCS, CSCS, DN Certified

• Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy license or eligible to apply for licensure required

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Performs comprehensive examination of patients using appropriate tests/measures, completes the evaluation, and formulates an individualized plan of care.

• Provides evidence-based quality patient treatments and monitors patients for physiological status during sessions. Provides individualized patient education

• Documents evaluations, treatment sessions, and education sessions, and submits accurate charges according to regulatory policies.

• Provides education regarding the physical therapy discipline. Serves as a clinical instructor/mentor and provides education to other disciplines within UAMS and/or the community.

• Participates in multidisciplinary and department communication, including patient care discussions and/or meetings and unit/department/hospital meetings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sharps, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes