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Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN
University of Arkansas System. Provide direct patient care and treat patients of all ages .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care and implementing therapeutic plans in an outpatient setting, with a strong focus on monitoring patient progress and documenting treatment outcomes. Proficient in operating and maintaining physical therapy equipment while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Patient Care and TreatmentMobility and Balance TreatmentsDocumentation of Patient ProgressExperience with Neurologic Disorders
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Hard Skills
Patient CareTherapeutic Plan ImplementationMobility TreatmentBalance TreatmentDocumentation SkillsEquipment OperationAttention to DetailHand-Eye CoordinationClinical ExperienceOutpatient Therapy
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
Physical Therapy Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate Degree in Applied Science in PTLSVT CertificationPWR CertificationArkansas PTA License
Industry Keywords
Outpatient TherapyNeurologic DisordersPatient Progress NotesMonthly Performance SummariesAdult MaltreatmentAnnual TB ScreeningCriminal Background Check
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide direct patient care and treat patients of all ages
- Monitor the care and progress of patients
- Work as a member of an interdisciplinary outpatient therapy clinical team
- Work closely with the supervising physical therapist to implement therapeutic plans
- Provide daily mobility and balance treatments
- Prepare and operate physical therapy equipment, including sanitizing, sterilizing and/or disinfecting equipment
- Document daily treatments and observations in patient progress notes
- Prepare monthly patient performance summaries related to program goals and objectives and submit them to the physical therapist
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate Degree in Applied Science in PT
- One (1) year of PTA experience or new grad with clinical experience in an outpatient setting
- Licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board as a PTA, or eligible to apply and obtain a license within 30-days of hire
- Ability to read, write, and communicate to clinic staff, physicians, and the public
- Must possess good hand-eye coordination and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail
- Strong background in treatment of neurologic disorders, LSVT or PWR certified (preferred)
- Two (2) years of PTA experience (preferred)
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
- Adult Maltreatment, Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check
- License or Certificate and Resume required for application
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS retirement plan
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy