Physical Therapy Assistant

Closing Date:

10/06/2025

Type of Position:

Job Type:

Contractor

Work Shift:

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.

The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.
 

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Department:

ICE | CW MUSL NWA OP PT Clinic

Summary of Job Duties:

This position is located in Northwest Arkansas.

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is a member of the interdisciplinary team that provides direct patient care and treats

residents of the Arkansas State Veterans Home skilled nursing facility, monitoring their care and

updating their progress. This position is governed by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy,

state and federal laws and agency policy. The duties of the PT Assistant contribute to the effort to

further the mission of UAMS: to improve the health and health care of Arkansans.


TIME AND WORK PERFORMED:


80% Will work closely with the supervising physical therapist to implement therapeutic plans using

techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability in the

SNF setting. The PT Assistant will provide daily treatments consisting of gait training, transfer

training, balance training, endurance and strength training, functional mobility, therapeutic exercise

and be willing to provide family/caregiver education as needed. This person will provide documentation

to make sure that UAMS’ policies and procedures and HIPAA standards are being met when treating

patients. Prepares and operates physical therapy equipment to include sanitizing, sterilizing and/or

disinfecting equipment.


10% Documents daily treatments and observations in patient’s progress notes and prepares monthly

patient performance summary as related to program goals and objectives and submits to physical

therapist.


8% Conducts clinical training for UAMS PT students, and NWACC PTA students as needed, and other

non-therapy staff as assigned by the physical therapist by demonstrating various treatment techniques

including exercise programs, massage, traction or other therapy.

2% Other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications

• Associate in Applied Science Degree in Physical Therapy
• One year PTA experience or new grad with clinical experience in skilled nursing facility.