Therapy Care Manager (PT/OT) — Patient-Centered Lead

Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation; Bethel (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

YKHC is seeking a Care Manager for the Therapy Services department in Bethel, AK. Under the department manager, you will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate care to meet patients' health needs, balancing direct care and care coordination.

Preferred Master’s in Physical or Occupational Therapy, 2–4 years experience, Alaska license, 40 hours/week, and strong collaboration and documentation. You will work with PT/OT/SLP and wound care teams, coordinate orthopedic field clinics, and help

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in Physical or Occupational Therapy.
• 2–4 years experience in PT/OT; 1 year at YKHC in Bethel.
• Alaska licensure in good standing as PT, PTA, or OT.

Responsibilities

• Provide 50% direct patient care and 50% care coordination.
• Document and communicate care planning with therapy staff.
• Collaborate with orthopedic field clinics for on-site specialty care.
• Identify providers and services across continuum to meet patient needs.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective care within available resources.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Therapy terminology

Wound care knowledge

Delegation

Education

Master’s degree in Physical or Occupational Therapy

Job description

YKHC is seeking a Care Manager for the Therapy Services department in Bethel, AK. Under the department manager, you will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate care to meet patients' health needs, balancing direct care and care coordination.

Preferred Master’s in Physical or Occupational Therapy, 2–4 years experience, Alaska license, 40 hours/week, and strong collaboration and documentation. You will work with PT/OT/SLP and wound care teams, coordinate orthopedic field clinics, and help