PT - Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Schedule

40 hours per week with 30 minutes to 1 hour unpaid lunch. Clinic hours are Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 8 AM.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing general physical therapy evaluations and treatments that impact patients' functional abilities. This role involves overseeing and directing the work of Physical Therapist Assistants and other designated staff members while implementing and modifying therapy plans of care based on ongoing assessments of patient responses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations, identify therapy diagnoses, and formulate and implement treatment plans with goals.
• Supervise therapy plans of care and modify treatment according to patient responses.
• Attend care conferences and maintain communication with referring providers and healthcare professionals.
• Document patient encounters, findings, treatments, and recommendations according to policies.
• Facilitate healthcare partnerships between providers, patients, and families.
• Create clear home exercise programs and educate patients and families on self-care and independence.
• Assist in administrative matters and ensure clinical spaces are kept clean and well-stocked.
• Participate in committee duties and provide education on physical therapy issues to staff and patients.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and practice standards set by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active Alaska License at the time of submission.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• Entry-level qualifying master's or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program or graduate from an APTA approved program with 2 years of proven experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in adult outpatient rehabilitation.
• Flu vaccinations are mandatory.

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

Client Details City Juneau State AK Zip Code 99801