Physical Therapist (Full-Time) - Total Spine

StartupNWA; Arkansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapist responsible for diagnosing and treating patients according to their individual care plans. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited program with a valid Arkansas license, demonstrating strong patient evaluation and communication skills. This role emphasizes collaboration within a diverse care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in Arkansas.
• Preferred experience as a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluation of patient status and implement appropriate plan of care.
• Ensure timely completion of required documentation.
• Communicate the patient's status with necessary care team members.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Care Coordination

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

WR Total Spine - Fayetteville, AR

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Licensed in related field

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Therapy Services

Description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values

Washington Regional Medical System (the “System”) is our region’s only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The System includes a 425-bed acute care hospital known as Washington Regional Medical Center (the “Hospital”) which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Hospital is supported by the System- including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.

Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.

Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.

Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.

Values: To treat others – patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other – as we would want to be treated.

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.