Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Sign-On Bonus

**UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks** (available for benefits eligible positions only):* Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family* Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave* Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)* Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS* 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* Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy if graduated before 2002, OR Master’s degree in Physical Therapy if graduated before 2016, OR Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.* Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy or eligible for licensure.* 2 years of experience in Physical Therapy* Doctorate in Physical Therapy* Experience as a PT in an acute care setting* Current AHA BLS (must obtain certification within 30 days of starting in this position)* Performs comprehensive examination of patients using appropriate tests/measures, completes the evaluation, and formulates an individualized plan of care.* Provides evidence based quality patient treatment and education and monitors patient for physiological status during sessions.* Completes accurate and thorough documentation in a timely manner following regulatory policies.* Submits accurate and complete charges and daily summary sheets.* Consistently meets departmental productivity target.* Responsive to needs/requests outside of direct patient care.* May include serving as a Clinical Instructor, providing presentations, serving on committees/teams, performing program development/projects, developing educational materials, providing education to coworker after attending continuing education that was supported by travel or educational leave, etc.* Adheres to UAMS/Department policy for attendance; reports for all scheduled shifts on time and completes shift duties.* Other duties as assigned.At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you.UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings.

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