Physical Therapist, PRN – Acute Care

University of Arkansas System

Physical Therapist performing evaluations and treatment planning at UAMS. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Posted 4/28/2026part-timeLittle Rock • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs examinations, evaluations, and establishes plans of care including goals and recommendations for discharge.
Provides daily treatment to promote functional independence and modifies treatment programs.
Performs documentation in EHR.
Coordinates/communicates with interdisciplinary team.
Participates in program improvement, clinical education, and customer service standards.

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
2 years of experience in Physical Therapy (preferred)
Doctorate in Physical Therapy (preferred)
Experience as a PT in an acute care setting (preferred)
Current AHA BLS (must obtain certification within 30 days of starting in this position)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

examinationsevaluationsplans of caretreatment programsdocumentationEHRfunctional independenceprogram improvementclinical educationcustomer service standards

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationinterdisciplinary teamwork

Certifications

Licensed Physical TherapistAHA BLS