Physical Therapist

Seldovia Village Tribe; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Annual leave

Health insurance (FEHB)

Dental & Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Long-term disability

401K with match

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team in Homer, Alaska. The role requires providing comprehensive PT services, including assessment, treatment planning, and documentation, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, explain procedures, and maintain records in our EHR system. In-person duties include travel to nearby communities as needed and adherence to safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PT program required.
• 1+ Year(s) Physical Therapy experience required.
• 1+ Year(s) manual therapy required.
• Preferred but not required: Experience in a community health center.
• Preferred but not required: Tribal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning, and implementation, related documentation and communication.
• Treat a variety of diagnoses while partnering with other members of our care team.
• Provide outcome focused care to improve strength, range of motion, flexibility, and function.
• Evaluate patients and formulate therapy treatment plans and goals with patient/partners.
• Explain treatment to patients and prepare them for treatment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and chart notes in our EHR system.
• Comply with quality, safety, and infection-prevention protocols and regulations.
• Work cooperatively with the primary care provider, offering consultation where necessary.
• Refer patients for other SVTHW services as needed.
• Maintain Continuing Education requirements as defined by state license criteria and national board certification.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Manual therapy

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Graduated from an accredited PT program

Job description

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)!

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary Range: Depends on experience

Type of Employment: In-person, not a remote position

What You'll Do:

• Provide physical therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning, and implementation, related documentation and communication.
• Treat a variety of diagnoses while partnering with other members of our care team.
• Provide outcome focused care, treatments should enhance strength, range of motion, flexibility, mechanical alignment, and minimize pain or discomfort to improve function.
  
• Responsible for evaluating patients, identifying the therapy diagnosis and formulating therapy treatment plans and goals in collaboration with patient/partners
• Explain treatment to patients and prepare them for treatment
• Maintain accurate patient records and chart notes in our EHR system
• Comply with quality, safety, and infection-prevention protocols, as well as all federal and state regulations
• Work cooperatively with the primary care provider, offering consultation where necessary.
• Referring patients for other SVTHW services as needed
• Maintain Continuing Education requirements as defined by state license criteria and national board certification, read trade journals, and keep up-to-date on industry practices and regulations
• Assist in developing and delivering patient education and handouts to enhance patient/partner experience
• Participate in developing systems of delivery to assure efficient and comprehensive patient care and strengthen a Team approach
• Promote communication and program development by participating in clinic meetings as scheduled
• Be able to travel as needed to other communities including to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip, but inclement weather may require an overnight stay.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment background check including fingerprinting.

What You'll Need:

• Graduate of an accredited PT program required
• 1+ Year(s) Physical Therapy experience required
• 1+ Year(s) manual therapy required
• Preferred but not required: Experience in a community health center
• Preferred but not required: Tribal experience

What You'll Get:

• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 12 Days of Sick Leave per year
• 15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service)
• FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.
• Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary to a maximum of $250K.
• Long term disability insurance
• Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.
• Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!

About Us:

Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Roberta at 907-435-3217 or email [e-mail].