AK-Physical Therapist Adult Outpatient $130 RATE

Physical Therapist Position

MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION

SEARHC does not provide housing or transportation for travelers. The agency is responsible for assisting their employees with these needs.

Start date will be no less than 6 weeks after fingerprints are received at SEARHC in Juneau for processing.

Provides 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.

• Provides general physical therapy evaluations and treatments to a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnoses and issues
• Provides assessment, performs evaluation, identifies therapy diagnosis, formulates therapy treatment plan with goals and implements physical therapy treatment of PT services to patients.
• Implements, supervises and modifies a therapy plan of care based on assessment of patient response to optimize the outcome for each patient.
• Reviews clinical records and case histories.
• Attends 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.
• Collaborates with other team members to assure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and care plan is established prior to discharge.
• Documents patients' encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plan, recommendations, and prognoses in appropriate format according to SEARHC policies.
• Provides services in a timely manner and according to regulatory requirements.
• Works with in-patient and out-patient populations in various settings as assigned.
• Directs the work of support staff, students or interns.
• Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients and their families.
• Develops, implements, and conducts patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs.
• Provides 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
• Advises 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.
• Creates 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.
• Assists senior staff in administrative matters, clinic operations, and specialty/research areas as appropriate.
• Utilizes the hospital computer system to obtain patient information and to keep abreast of hospital directives.
• Participates in the timely and efficient flow of information via email and other digital platforms as appropriate.
• Provides summary of results, statistics and metrics as required by management.
• Assists in acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment/devices based on needs of patient.
• Communicates with supervisor and/or DME provider to measure, fit, and deliver equipment and keep stocked at appropriate levels.
• Maintains supply stocks and clinical equipment at acceptable levels.
• Remains 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.
• Maintains cleanliness of clinical space.
• Educates 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.
• Assists in committee and management duties and represents the Rehabilitation Services Department as requested.
• Provides therapy consultation, presentations, and in-services to medical staff, consultants, and other interdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned.
• Adheres to the regulatory and practice standards of PT set by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Follows all SEARHC confidentiality and quality assurance standards; participates in SEARHC SQM functions, utilizes SQM principles in all aspects of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Entry 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'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
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist - required
• Current Basic Life Support certification - required
• Valid Driver's license.