Physical Therapist (Part-Time, 8am-5pm)

Wregional; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fayetteville seeks a part-time Physical Therapist to join its team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating and treating patients according to their care plans, ensuring proper documentation and effective communication with the care team. Successful candidates will have an accredited physical therapy degree and an Arkansas PT license.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Arkansas Physical Therapy license and CPR 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 and coordinate care plan.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Communication

Care Coordination

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: Licensed in related field

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Therapy Services

Description

Organization 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 four 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.

Qualifications