Physical Therapist (Full-Time) - Total Spine

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Fayetteville seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves evaluating and treating patients, ensuring effective communication with care teams, and maintaining high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Arkansas and have a strong commitment to community health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program required.
• Previous experience as a physical therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Patient Evaluation

Education

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

Salary Range: Undisclosed

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”) 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 to each other.

Washington Regional’s Mission, Vision, and Values serve as 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 the patient's 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 patient’s 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 spend 70% of the time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. It will spend 30% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. The position will serve a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. It may be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.