Allied - PT

Physical Therapist

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PT for a temporary assignment in Bethel, Alaska. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a PT:

• Provide full-time, quality outpatient and inpatient physical therapy care
• Treat all patient age ranges and diagnoses within the physical therapy scope of practice
• Incorporate evidence-based medicine into patient plans of care
• Exemplify professional conduct, patient care ethics, and respect for cultural diversity when rendering patient care
• Modify patient care plans appropriately using age-specific and patient-specific considerations
• Maintain a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Maintain licensure in good standing as a Physical Therapist, or have all appropriate FSBPT paperwork completed to work as a Student Physical Therapist post-graduation while studying for the licensure exam
• Maintain current BLS certification
• Utilize hospital-based Physical Therapy Department equipment including hi-lo table, whirlpool, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound, and electric stimulation modalities
• Provide village-based therapy care, bringing necessary equipment such as theraband and exercise programs for patient treatment
• Read, analyze, and interpret physical therapy periodicals and medical literature
• Compose patient care documentation and medical correspondence
• Communicate effectively with medical staff, peers, administrative personnel, and patients from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Operate a personal computer including basic MS Office programs, email, and internet for accessing medical literature
• Apply mathematical skills to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and interpret data relevant to patient care
• Solve practical problems and adapt to a variety of clinical situations with limited standardization
• Comply with COVID vaccination requirements by providing proof of completed vaccinations

Benefits for a PT:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.