Physical Therapist

Proforma Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proforma Health in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to assess and design individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.

You will supervise patients and rehab technicians, oversee PT assistants per state practice acts, and ensure care aligns with departmental policies and values. Applicants should hold a PT degree and licensure, be BLS certified, and have 0.5–1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• PT degree with current or temporary state licensure
• Current BLS certification required
• Preferred 6–12 months of experience with adult/geriatric populations

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision to rehabilitation technicians
• Oversee PT assistants in accordance with state practice acts
• Ensure treatment aligns with departmental policies, referral standards and organizational values

Skills

Supervision

Staff oversight

Education

Bachelors in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive, individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision to rehabilitation technicians.
• Overseeing PT assistants in accordance with state practice acts.
• Ensuring treatment aligns with departmental policies, referral standards, and organizational values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master of Science, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Current or temporary state licensure in practice area.
• Current BLS certification.
• Preferred: 6 months to 1 year of experience, especially with adult and geriatric populations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed.

This role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative, patient-centered environment that values innovation, compassion, and growth.