Physical Therapist or Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Safety Sensitive in Batesville, Arkansas at White River Medical Center (Health System)

Potential sign-on bonus available

Job Summary: Functions as a member of the Outpatient Therapy team and provides quality care for patients referred for services by a licensed physician.

Job Duties

White River Health is looking for an ambitious physical therapist (PT) to join their outpatient therapy team. New grads are welcome to apply as mentorship is available at all times. The rehab team consists of five physical therapists, two PT assistants, two occupational therapists, and a speech and language pathologist. The treatment types consist of some neurological disorders but is primarily orthopedic in nature. White River Health is a teaching facility, always encouraging advancement of knowledge and skills and works closely with local colleges to provide clinical experience for therapy students. Generous continuing education benefits and MedBridge courses are available to all therapy staff.

Functions as a member of the Outpatient Rehabilitation Team and provides quality care for patients referred by a licensed physician. Completion of a physical therapy program with clinical experience from an accredited school and an Arkansas physical therapy license required. Oral and written ability necessary to communicate with and supervise co-workers. Knowledge and ability to evaluate and establish treatment plans and treat all assigned patients. Must possess the ability to interpret and write medical abbreviations, good communication/human relation skills, knowledge of indications and contraindications to all utilized modalities. Physical ability to lift, bend, push, and pull throughout each shift is mandatory. Performs other duties as assigned by supervision. Some travel to our other locations may be required but Batesville will be the home base.

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