Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist (Healthcare)

Highlands Oncology Rehab and Massage provides dynamic and specialized services as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to persons living with cancer in Northwest Arkansas and surrounding states. Our outpatient clinics provide care which crosses into all specialties to include orthopedics, pelvic health, lymphedema, and neurological problems. Oncology is the newest specialization within the American Physical Therapy Association. We offer mentorship in addition to advanced training to help our staff excel in their career, which is demonstrated in patient care.

We are seeking someone who is a lifelong learner and is passionate about their profession.

Highlands Oncology began in 1996 with three physicians and a desire to change the face of oncology care in our community. Dr. Malcolm Hayward, Dr. Dan Bradford, and Dr. Thad Beck knew that patients do better at home, in the community where they live and work, and where their support system is already in place. In furthering that goal, Highlands has grown from a single location 26 years ago to six locations in Northwest and North‑Central Arkansas today, employing more than 800 diverse team members.

As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, so must the services and providers available in the region. Highlands Oncology is committed to remaining on the cutting edge to ensure our community has access to the very best cancer care. What we have is something quite unique right here in our own backyard with a caring multi‑disciplinary team focused on treating patients like family.

Job Title: Staff Physical Therapist

Reports To: Rehabilitation & Massage Manager

Location: Northwest or North‑Central Arkansas - Depending on the position, employees may be asked to move locations from time to time based on clinic and patient needs.

FLSA: Full‑Time / Exempt / Salaried or if Part‑Time / Non‑Exempt / Hourly

Job Summary: Evaluate, establish patient plan of care, and provide treatment for patients of Highlands Oncology and outside referral sources.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistant as appropriate.

• Evaluate patient musculoskeletal and lymphatic impairments to develop customized treatment plans.
• Provide education to both patients and caregivers to promote improved self‑management of symptoms.
• Identify and initiate evidence‑based interventions to improve patient functional status.
• Skilled at working with a variety of patient diagnoses and ages.
• Assist in development of new programs benefiting patients.
• Document evaluation and treatments in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Work collaboratively with Highlands staff.
• Effectively communicate with patients, caregivers, co‑workers, supervisors, and referring physicians.
• Assist in ordering and stocking supplies needed for treatment.
• Set up environment for patient care and maintain cleanliness and sanitation of area afterwards.
• Provide education to staff and physicians on a variety of topics within the scope of PT.
• Assist in scheduling patients for therapy treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Comply with all Highlands policies as well as state PT practice regulations.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by manager, Director of Clinical Operations, or Highlands Executive Board.