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University of Arkansas System

Physical Therapist, PRN – Inpatient

University of Arkansas System

. Treat post-operative joint and spine patients in inpatient and PACU settings .

Posted 10/28/2026part-timeLittle Rock • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting individualized physical therapy evaluations and customizing interventions to optimize patient outcomes. Proficient in multidisciplinary collaboration and maintaining compliance with documentation standards for patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Physical TherapistPhysical Therapy EvaluationPatient Care DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationFunctional Outcomes Assessment

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Hard Skills
Patient EvaluationCare PlanningIntervention CustomizationFunctional Activities OptimizationPatient Progress AssessmentBest-Practice DocumentationPerformance MeasuresTreatment InterventionsInsurance Reimbursement StandardsJoint Commission Compliance
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationPatient EducationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Physical TherapyMaster's Degree in Physical TherapyDoctorate Degree in Physical TherapyArkansas State Board of Physical Therapy License
Industry Keywords
Inpatient CarePACU SettingsPost-Operative CarePatient GoalsFunctional ActivitiesPatient PHIAnnual TB ScreeningCriminal Background CheckSubstance Abuse Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Treat post-operative joint and spine patients in inpatient and PACU settings
  • Conduct individualized physical therapy evaluations with patients and families/caregivers
  • Determine patient goals and customize interventions to optimize functional activities
  • Continuously assess patient progress and modify intervention plans as needed
  • Collect best-practice functional outcomes data through patient questionnaires, performance measures, and documented treatment interventions
  • Complete direct and indirect patient care, including evaluation, care planning, care coordination, education, and treatment
  • Complete best-practice patient care documentation and review patient PHI for insurance reimbursement and Joint Commission standards
  • Initiate multidisciplinary collaboration with referring providers to communicate patient progress and outcomes
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy if graduated prior to 2002 OR Master's degree in Physical Therapy if graduated prior to 2016 OR Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy or eligible for licensure
  • Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
  • Ability to perform frequent physical activities including balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, driving, feeling, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, manipulating items with fingers including keyboarding, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, handling sharps, sitting, standing, stooping, talking, and walking

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