Job DescriptionThe 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. A PT trained in or interested in being trained in Integrative Dry Needling or Pelvic Floor Rehab for this position would be a plus. 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. Submission Requirements
White River will not review applicants within 90 miles of Batesville. Applicants between 90-150 miles may not be selected, but will be reviewed. - Outpatient PT Experience - Required
- Manual skills a plus but not required
- Sports and/or Orthopedic Rehab Experience - Preferred
- BLS (AHA) - Required
- Can take Adult-Geriatric Patient Populatioon - Required
- Arkansas PT License - Required OR Willing to obtain
- Bachelor Degree in Physical Therapy - Required
- Skills Checklist - Required
- Two Supervisory References - Required
Certification Requirements
State License Requirements
Additional License Requirements
- Must have AR license or be willing to obtain
About the FacilityWhite River Health System (WRHS) is an acute care, multi-facility, not-for-profit, regional referral center serving North Central Arkansas since 1976, when it was established as the White River Medical Center (WRMC). In 1999, WRHS added Stone County Medical Center (SCMC), located in Mountain View, to the growing number of service locations. The WRHS service area now includes ten counties: Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone, and parts of Cleburne, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Van Buren, and White.
EMR: Net Health Therapy
Dress Code: Business Casual or Scrubs