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University of Arkansas System
Little Rock, Arkansas

Outpatient Physical Therapist - Campus **Sign On Bonus**

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Day shift. Sign-on bonus. Up to 10% retirement match. Outpatient PT at a top academic medical center. Treat a diverse patient population.

Join University of Arkansas System as a Outpatient Physical Therapist - Campus

Sign On Bonus

in Little Rock, Arkansas. Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps. Microsoft.

Key Responsibilities

  • Come join our dynamic outpatient therapy, community fitness, and sports medicine family!.
  • We value mentorships, continuing education, and a healthy caseload to provide individualized care as appropriate.

Requirements

  • All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
  • For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams. edu.
  • Department: ICE | MUSL Stockton NLR - Phys.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus offered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with University of Arkansas System in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Licensure & Certifications

Minimum qualifications require a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy depending on the graduation year, along with a current or obtainable Arkansas Physical Therapy License within one month of hire. Candidates must also pass state abuse registry checks, drug screening, and submit to TB testing or provide proof of immunization.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Physical TherapyEvaluationIntervention CustomizationProgress AssessmentFunctional Outcomes Data CollectionEvidence-Based PracticePatient EducationClinical InstructionMentorshipDocumentationCharge SubmissionMultidisciplinary CommunicationComputer Skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arkansas, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$81k across 103 listings, vs ~$91k nationally (19,259 listings).

Arkansas's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — Arkansas ranks #5 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Physical Therapist - Campus **Sign On Bonus** at University of Arkansas System a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

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About University of Arkansas System

Higher Education
Little Rock, Arkansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
Education Discount
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities