Physical Therapist HOT JOB

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium; Sitka (AK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established health consortium in Southeast Alaska is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. This role not only involves providing essential physical therapy services to a diverse patient population but also emphasizes the importance of patient education and self-care. The organization values its employees and offers generous benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as retirement plans. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, this is a fantastic chance for both new graduates and experienced therapists to make a significant impact in the community. If you're passionate about helping others and want a fulfilling career, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Qualifications

• Master's or doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in Alaska is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatments for diverse patient diagnoses.
• Document treatment plans and patient interactions accurately.

Skills

Adaptive device training

Effective communication

Information technology utilization

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

APTA approved Physical Therapy program

Job description

Physical Therapist HOT JOB!

Physical Therapist HOT JOB!

Apply locations AK - Sitka time type Full time posted on Posted 16 Days Ago job requisition id JR100158

Pay Range:

$48.22 - $62.80

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

It's a great time for career advancement with SEARHC! New graduates welcome to apply!

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provides general physical therapy evaluations and treatments to a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnoses and issues.
• Provides assessment, performs evaluation, identifies therapy diagnosis, formulates therapy treatment plan with goals and implements physical therapy treatment of PT services to patients.
• Implements, supervises and modifies a therapy plan of care based on assessment of patient response to optimize the outcome for each patient.
• Documents patients’ encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plan, recommendations, and prognoses in appropriate format according to SEARHC policies.
• Directs the work of support staff, students or interns.
• Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients and their families.
• Develops, implements, and conducts patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs.
• Advises patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-care and independence.
• Maintains cleanliness of clinical space.
• Adheres to the regulatory and practice standards of PT set by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Entry level qualifying master’s or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program OR Graduate from an APTA approved program of Physical Therapy at the master's or bachelor’s level with 2 years proven work and Continuing Education experience.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist - required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification - required.
• Valid Driver’s license - required.

Experience Required

• Broad-based clinical experience in multiple settings - preferred.

Skills in

• Skills to utilize, properly fit and train patients with adaptive devices.
• Skills in expressing self clearly and effectively in written and spoken communication.
• Demonstrates skills utilizing information technology.

Ability to

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, teachers, community members and non-PT service professionals.
• Must have the physical ability to deliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of employment.

Travel Required

• Up to 50% travel expected.

Required Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Driver License - State of Alaska
• Physical Therapist License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!