Physical Therapist - Full-time

p style="text-align:left"Pay Range:/pPay Range:$44.57 - $62.80p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"span class="emphasis-2"SEARHC/span 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./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"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./pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pProvides general Physical Therapy (PT) evaluations and treatments which impact patient’s functional abilities. Oversees and directs the work of Physical Therapist Assistants and/or other designated staff members.pb$25K Sign on Bonus, 10K Relocation Bonus!/b/pp/ppbKey Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job/b/pullipProvides general physical therapy evaluations and treatments to a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnoses and issues/p/lilipProvides assessment, performs evaluation, identifies therapy diagnosis, formulates therapy treatment plan with goals and implements physical therapy treatment of PT services to patients./p/lilipImplements, supervises and modifies a therapy plan of care based on assessment of patient response to optimize the outcome for each patient./p/lilipReviews clinical records and case histories./p/lilipAttends care conferences, regular meetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers and other health care professionals to review patient’s status and individual needs within the health care team concept. /p/lilipCollaborates with other team members to assure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and care plan is established prior to discharge. /p/lilipDocuments patients’ encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plan, recommendations, and prognoses in appropriate format according to SEARHC policies./p/lilipProvides services in a timely manner and according to regulatory requirements. /p/lilipWorks with in-patient and out-patient populations in various settings as assigned. /p/lilipDirects the work of support staff, students or interns./p/lilipFacilitates a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients and their families. /p/lilipDevelops, implements, and conducts patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs./p/lilipProvides patients and families clear and concise home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential.  Ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and return demonstration of programs by patient or caregivers/p/lilipAdvises patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-care and independence, facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients and their families. /p/lilipCreates home programs that are clear and concise and ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration of programs by patient or caregivers./p/lilipAssists senior staff in administrative matters, clinic operations, and specialty/research areas as appropriate./p/lilipUtilizes the hospital computer system to obtain patient information and to keep abreast of hospital directives.  /p/lilipParticipates in the timely and efficient flow of information via email and other digital platforms as appropriate. /p/lilipProvides summary of results, statistics and metrics as required by management. /p/lilipAssists in acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment/devices based on needs of patient./p/lilipCommunicates with supervisor and/or DME provider to measure, fit, and deliver equipment and keep stocked at appropriate levels./p/lilipMaintains supply stocks and clinical equipment at acceptable levels. /p/lilipRemains current in specific billing procedures/mechanisms (Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payers) to aid in reimbursement of services, dispensable supplies and plan of care concurrence with referring providers. /p/lilipMaintains cleanliness of clinical space./p/lilipEducates staff on PT-related issues and educates patient/family about their functional limitations regarding their injury or diagnosis, as well as how to obtain desired goals with therapeutic exercises, activities and equipment./p/lilipAssists in committee and management duties and represents the Rehabilitation Services Department as requested.  /p/lilipProvides therapy consultation, presentations, and in-services to medical staff, consultants, and other interdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned. /p/lilipAdheres to the regulatory and practice standards of PT set by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).  /p/lilipFollows all SEARHC confidentiality and quality assurance standards; participates in SEARHC SQM functions, utilizes SQM principles in all aspects of the job./p/lilipOther duties as assigned./p/li/ulpbEducation, Certifications, and Licenses Required/b/pullipEntry 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#39;s or bachelor’s level with 2 years proven work and Continuing Education experience that indicates applicant has mastered the knowledge base that would typically be taught in a Doctorate program - required/p/lilipLicensed as a Physical Therapist - required/p/lilipCurrent Basic Life Support certification - required/p/lilipValid Driver’s license. - required/p/li/ulp/ppbExperience Required/b/pullipBroad-based clinical experience in multiple settings - preferred./p/li/ulp/ppbKnowledge of/b/pullipKnowledge of musculoskeletal physiology including active/passive range of motion, gait, strength, biomechanics and mental cognition in order to administer a variety of standardized assessments, being able to select the most appropriate test for a specific client and implement treatments accordingly./p/lilipKnowledge of the neuro system and how to assess neuro-related issues that cause musculoskeletal changes, and how to treat them effectively, and when it is appropriate to refer to other health care providers./p/lilipKnowledge in general medical conditions, and ability to refer patients to the appropriate provider when the limitations they present with are not musculoskeletal in nature or require further evaluation./p/lilipKnowledge in various techniques for providing sound assessments, evaluations, treatment planning, and treatments for patients presenting with various diagnoses and functional deficits among the general population./p/lilipKnowledge of various regulations and practice standards as they relate to PT including billing mechanisms (Medicaid, Medicare and third-party payers) that may be available for patient equipment and services./p/li/ulp/ppbSkills in/b/pullipSkills to utilize, properly fit and train patients with adaptive devices.  Including but not limited to splints, braces, orthoses, seating equipment, durable medical equipment and ADL assistive device/p/lilipSkills in expressing self clearly and effectively in written and spoken communication in documentation of written reports, client progress notes, narrative summaries, as well as in training clinical and non-clinical staff; consulting with upper management, outside agencies, organizations, and subordinates; networking with other providers in the community; and proficient in public speaking./p/lilipDemonstrates skills utilizing information technology.  Proficiency with computers including multiple software applications.  Able to interface with multiple programs.  Uses technologies such as laptops, tablets and imaging devices./p/li/ulp/ppbAbility to/b/pullipMust have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, teachers, community members and non-PT service professionals, persons of any level of understanding. Including the ability to translate complex PT service diagnoses, evaluations, and therapies into simple oral and written language that others can understand./p/lilipMust have the physical ability to deliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility while keeping patients and self-safe./p/lilipMust have the ability to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of employment such as patient care, workplace safety and employee relations. /p/li/ulp/ppbTravel Required/b/pullipUp to 50% travel expected./p/li/ulp/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bRequired Certifications/b:/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pBasic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, Driver License - State of Alaska, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Physical Therapist License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapyp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"iIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you#39;ll enjoy your career with us! /i/p