Physical Therapist PRN - Inpatient

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You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.   Closing Date: 11/28/2026 Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Rehabilitation Therapy Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Shift Vary (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: 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. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. 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Department: ICE | MUSL | TOSH Inpatient Therapy Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: Come join our dynamic therapy, community fitness and sports medicine family! This position is located at The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH) on the UAMS Campus in Little Rock. The position will be integral in treating post-operative joint and spine patients in both inpatient and PACU settings. We value mentorships, continuing education, and a multidisciplinary approach to care. The inpatient 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. • Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy or eligible for licensure. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree OR Doctorate in Physical Therapy PLUS (2) two years of experience in Physical Therapy. • Inpatient therapy experience with emphasis on orthopedic conditions • OCS Qualifications Equivalencies: Additional Information: Responsibilities: • Completes direct and indirect patient care to evaluate, create plans of care, coordinate care, • educate, and treat patients. The above is driven by best practice assessment and intervention strategies. • Completes best practice patient care documentation and appropriate review of patient • PHI prior to implementing and during direct patient care plans for both insurance reimbursement and Joint Commission standards. • Initiates multi-disciplinary collaborative efforts with referring providers • to communicate patient progress and outcomes to ensure best practice patient care provided. • Other Duties As Assigned Salary Information: $60/Hour Required Documents to Apply: Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact [contato no portal]  for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  [link no portal]   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: N/A Frequent Physical Activity: Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: N/A Benefits Eligible: Yes