AK-Physical Therapist 130 RATE

MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION MUST HAVE FLU VACCINATIONS Start date will be no less than 5 weeks after travelers fingerprint cards are received at SEARHC in Juneau for processing. Upon acceptance please have your traveler make an appt for fingerprints and get them in the mail within 2-3 days to avoid start date getting pushed back. This position will be located at the SEARHCs Haines Mountainside Physical Therapy with primary focus on providing outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) evaluations and treatments which impact patient s functional abilities. Physical therapy is a core service provided by this healthcare organization. Performs in a professional manner respects confidentiality and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the Seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual. Services are to be provided in compliance with hospital standards licensure requirements regulatory and practice standards of Physical Therapy and the national professional guidelines established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Position Complexities: Physical therapists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment evaluation establishing a plan of care and theraputic interventions for a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnosis and skills needs who present with a full spectrum of movement abilities dysfunctions and complexities. The clinician needs to be able to inform clinical teams regarding decisions that involve physical therapy while taking in consideration consultation provided by other care providers. As patients are seen recommendations may be made regarding their level of independence and rehabilitation needs which may impact services care placement and further treatment. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development quality improvement problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Documenting and processing interventions appropriately must be followed for continuity of care and reimbursement for services. The position requires occasional travel off site and out of town to provide services outside of MEH. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Duty/Responsibility #1 (70%): Provides assessment performs evaluation identifies therapy diagnosis formulates therapy treatment plan with goals and implements treatment of PT services to patients. Be responsible as the primary therapy provider to implement supervise and modify a therapy plan of care based on assessment of patient response to optimize the outcome for each patient. Review clinical records and case histories. Attends care conferences regular meetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers nurses and other rehabilitation professionals to review patient s status and individual needs with-in 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. Document patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses treatment plan recommendations and prognoses in appropriate format according to hospital policies. Provides services in a timely manner after receipt of referral. Direct the work of support staff students or interns. Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers the patients and their families. Develop implement and conduct patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs. Provides patients and families home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential. 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. Duty/Responsibility #2 (20%): Assist senior staff in administrative matters clinic operations and speciality/research areas as appropriate. Utilize the SEARHC computer system to obtain patient information as well as keep abreast of SEARHC directives and in general participate in the timely and efficient flow of information. Provides summary of results statistics and metrics as required by management. Assists acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment/devices based on needs of patient. Maintain supply stocks and clinical equipment at acceptable levels. Remain current in specific billing procedures/mechanisms (Medicare Medicaid and third party payers) to aid in reimbursement of services dispensable supplies including plan of care concurrence with referring providers. Maintain cleanliness of clinical space. Duty/Responsibility #3 (5%): Educates staff on PT issues and educates patient/family with therapeutic exercises activities and equipment. Assists in committee and management duties with-in and representing the Physical Therapy Department as requested. Provide therapy consultation presentations and in-service to medical staff consultants and other interdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned. This may include participation with project or health promotion order to keep current with knowledge of therapy procedures/techniques and improve clinical service staff will participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education in-service etc. Continuing educational funds will be allocated for the benefit of the department. 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. Demonstrates sensitivity to cross cultural issues. Duty/Responsibility #4 (5%): Performs other duties or activities as assigned. Baseline Qualification Requirements: Entry level qualifying masters or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from a accredited program or graduate from an APTA approved program of Physical Therapy at the Baccalaureate 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 master s program. Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Alaska Current Basic Life Support certification. Valid Driver s license. Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology including active/passive range of motion gait strength biomechanics and mental cognition in order to administer a variety of standardized assessments being able to select the most appropriate test for a specific client and implement treatments accordingly. Knowledge in various techniques for providing sound assessments evaluations treatment planning and treatments for patients presenting various diagnosis with functional deficits among the general population. Knowledge of various regulations and practice standards as they relate to PT including billing mechanisms (Medicaid Medicare and third party payers) that may be available for patient equipment and services. PT treatment skills: Skill to utilize properly fit and train patients with adaptive devices. Including but not limited to splints braces orthosis seating equipment durable medical equipment and ADL assistive device Skills in expressing self clearly and effectively in written and spoken communication such as in both daily documentation of written reports client progress notes narrative summaries as well as in training clinical and non-clinical staff; consulting with upper management outside agencies organizations and subordinates; networking with other providers in the community; and proficient in public speaking. Skills utilizing information technology. Proficiency with computers including multiple software applications interface with multiple programs. Uses of new technologies such as laptops tablets and imaging devices. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients families teachers community members and non-PT service professionals persons of any level of understanding. Including the ability to translate complex PT service diagnoses evaluations and therapies into simple oral and written language that others can understand. Must have the physical ability to deliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility while keeping patients and self safe: allowing the therapist to work effectively with patients and their families for proven therapeutic progress Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of employment such as patient care work place safety and employee relations. Other Comments: This job can involve working in a small space at a demanding pace with a variety of people and sometimes difficult personalities and situations; good judgement tact and personal skills are necessary for positive working relationships between patients and co-workers. This job involves potential risks that the Therapist must work to avoid to the extent possible. Exposure to infectious organisms is possible; use of precautions and appropriate protective equipment is necessary. Latex may be present in the work place. The job may require repetitive or heavy lifting up to 50 pounds with physically demanding movements and positions; practice of good body mechanics and good judgement is necessary. Services may be provided in a variety of settings including in-patient out-patient off-site locations community events home visits and remote locations. There may be occasional travel to remote areas by boat or plane for multiple days possibly in harsh weather. This job is a covered position in accordance with the Indian Child Protection Act.

Shift: Days-rotating through weekends.

Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy

Sub Specialties: Physical Therapist

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