Physical Therapist

Northern Edge Physical Therapy; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Edge Physical Therapy in Wasilla, Alaska is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join a team dedicated to evidence-based manual therapy. You will provide direct patient care and support rehabilitation activities, with access to state-of-the-art movement analysis technology and ultrasound imaging.

You will be mentored to develop expert skills in Dry Needling, manipulation, and movement analysis, while documenting progress and coordinating with physicians and insurers to optimize

Qualifications

• Licensed PT in Alaska with active license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with patients and motivate progress.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop treatment plans aligned with evaluation results.
• Provide direct patient care per established protocols and guidelines.
• Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate with physicians and insurance companies as needed.
• Ensure timely documentation including evaluations and discharge summaries.

Skills

Rapport-building

Motivation

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in Alaska

Job description

Company Description

Full and part- time opportunities available!

Job Description

Company Description Northern Edge Physical Therapy has created a culture of healing for their clients that involves a multi-faceted team approach. We are currently adding to our team and are seeking an individual who is passionate about health, wellness, and the healing process. Clinical Technicians at NEPT take clients through their recovery programs under the guidance of the Physical Therapist. Compassionate care that involves guidance through exercise, education about healing, and modification of movements are pillars of treatment Exercise Technicians utilize to help clients get results. Full and part- time opportunities available! Job Description Northern Edge Physical Therapy has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Physical Therapist who desires to join a team dedicated to evidence-based manual therapy. You will provide direct patient care and support rehabilitation activities. You will have access to state-of-the-art movement analysis technology, rehabilitative ultrasound imaging, and other assessment tools. You will be mentored to develop expert-level skills in Dry Needling, Manipulation, movement analysis and more.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on the evaluation results.
• Review the Physician's referral (Prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required.
• Provides direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Documents findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implements physical therapy treatment program and provides essential physical therapy treatments.
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.
• Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.

Qualifications

• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Passion to help and motivate others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Licensed physical therapist in the State of Alaska