Physical Therapist

Nome, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose of Position: Evaluate and assess the needs of referred patients/clients and formulate comprehensive physical therapy treatment plans; Provide Physical therapy services across the life span in the acute/inpatient care outpatient and long term care settings. Conduct therapy to correct conditions that were revealed during the assessment. Uphold the organization s vision mission and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization s policies procedures code of conduct and work rules. Essential Functions: Provide therapy services including modalities manual therapy and therapeutic exercises/activities as outlined in plan of care Cooperate with physicians case managers and other professionals in planning and conducting therapy leading the health restoration of the patient May supervise physical therapy assistants aides and other support staff as required Complete required documentation of physical therapy activities Perform other duties as assigned Personal Traits: All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization s values: integrity cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values continual learning and improving compassion teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity professionalism accountability cooperation with and consideration of others. Required Knowledge: All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers printers copiers fax machines and typical office software. Job Specific knowledge is listed below: Knowledge of regulatory and practice standards of physical therapy Knowledge of assistive technology Required Skills and Abilities: All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus efficient performance and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient addition all employees should have the ability to follow policy procedure and instructions actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality. Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: Skill at working effectively with federal and state governments to promote physical therapy programs Skill at integrating organizational goals Above average interpersonal skills Minimum Requirements Education Degree Program Doctor (DPT) Physical Therapy Experience General (Non-supervisory) Supervisory Amount: 0 practice as a physical therapist 0 (years) Type: Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated. Credentials Licensure Certification Etc. Alaska Physical Therapy License and Basic Life Support certification Physical Requirements: Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment Sit less than half the workday Stand and/or walk more than half the workday Bend stretch twist crouch and/or reach View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds Push or pull using up to moderate force See and hear with normal acuity Working Conditions: Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex biohazard or other harmful substances Minimal travel is required (less than 25% of the time) Travel is required via large aircraft

Shift: Day

Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy

Sub Specialties: Physical Therapist

General Certifications: N/A

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Shift: Day

Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy

Sub Specialties: Physical Therapist

General Certifications: N/A

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