Physical Therapist (Part-Time, M-F 8am-4pm)

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Licensed in related fieldJob Shift: DaysJob Category: Therapy ServicesOrganization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

 

Position Summary

The role of the Physical Therapist reports to the Physical Medicine Manager. This position is responsible for the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of physical therapy goals as determined by patients care plan.

 

Essential Position Responsibilities


Perform evaluation of patient status and implement appropriate plan of care
Ensure timely completion of required documentation
Communicate the patient’s status with all necessary members of the patients care team and coordinate care plan
Communicate with physicians, or their staff, to coordinate appropriate care


 

Qualifications


Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas Physical Therapy license and CPR, required.
Experience: Previous experience as a physical therapist, preferred.


Work Environment: This position will 70% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. This position may be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
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