Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist
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Job Title: Physical Therapist
Salary: $115000 to $140000
Signon Bonus: $15000
Schedule: Monday to Friday day shifts with flexibility required based on patient and community needs..
Overview:
Join the hospitalbased outpatient clinic that serves a large geographic area primarily consisting of Alaskan Native Americans. This role offers a diverse and rewarding experience providing physical therapy to a wide range of clients from pediatric to geriatric with varying diagnoses including orthopedics neurology vestibular and wound care. The position encompasses village travel inpatient and outpatient care home visits and community outreach.
Job Description:
- Comprehensive Patient Care: Deliver fulltime physical therapy services; manage a varied caseload involving orthopedic neurologic vestibular and wound care needs.
- Diverse Settings: Work across multiple settings including hospital outpatient clinics inpatient units home health and during village travels ensuring comprehensive community healthcare delivery.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with a team of healthcare professionals to provide integrated and effective care. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and community health planning.
- Cultural Sensitivity and Communication: Provide culturally respectful care and effectively communicate with a diverse patient population including those who may not speak English as their first language.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
- Current Alaska state licensure as a Physical Therapist in good standing.
- CPR certification required.
- Prior hospitalbased experience is beneficial.
- Proficient in reading analyzing and interpreting various medical and professional documents.
- Capable of writing reports and corresponding professionally.
- Skilled in verbal communication and able to present information clearly.
- Mathematical skills to manage measurements and calculations.
- Strong problemsolving abilities and reasoning skills.
Physical and Technical Environment:
- Hospitalbased: Equipped with standard Physical Therapy equipment including hilo tables whirlpools therapeutic exercise equipment and modalities like ultrasound and electric stimulation.
- Villagebased: Adaptability required with essential portable equipment provided for patient care in remote settings.
Benefits:
- Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks plus eleven paid holidays.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including life and disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available.
- Retirement planning options.
- Access to Employee Wellness Center.
- Attractive $15000 signon bonus contingent upon a threeyear service agreement.
Apply Now:
Ready to bring your expertise and passion for physical therapy to a vital service role in Alaska Apply today and join a team thats making a real difference in the lives of many across the Yukon Kuskokwim region.
Employment Type
Full Time
