AK-Physical Therapist 110 RATE
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Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Provide inpatient and outpatient Physical Therapy (PT) evaluations and treatments at SEARHCs Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center a 25-bed critical access hospital in Sitka Alaska.
- Conduct patient assessments formulate therapy diagnoses establish and implement individualized treatment plans and modify plans based on patient progress for a diverse population with varying diagnoses and functional needs.
- Serve as the primary therapy provider collaborating with interdisciplinary teams attending care conferences and ensuring appropriate care plans and equipment are in place prior to patient discharge.
- Document all patient encounters treatments recommendations and progress according to hospital and regulatory standards for continuity of care and reimbursement.
- Educate patients families and caregivers on home exercise programs self-care strategies and use of adaptive equipment ensuring clarity and cultural sensitivity.
- Direct and supervise support staff students or interns as assigned.
- Participate in program development quality improvement initiatives problem solving and productivity enhancement in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Assist senior staff with administrative duties clinic operations equipment and supply management and billing/reimbursement processes.
- Provide PT services in various settings including off-site locations (schools community clinics senior centers homes etc.) occasionally requiring travel to remote areas by boat or small plane.
- Educate clinical and non-clinical staff provide in-services and participate in committees and health promotion projects as needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of PT standards (APTA) hospital policies and continuing education requirements.
- Adhere to confidentiality regulatory safety and quality assurance standards.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Minimum Requirements:
- Active Alaska Physical Therapist license at time of submission.
- Entry-level masters or doctorate in Physical Therapy or bachelors degree with additional experience and education.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Valid drivers license.
- Flu vaccination required.
- Submission of two fingerprint cards upon acceptance.
Skills & Abilities:
- Expertise in musculoskeletal assessment PT interventions and use of adaptive equipment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including public speaking and training.
- Proficiency with computers and healthcare information technology.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams.
- Physical capability for patient handling lifting up to 50 lbs and travel in challenging environments.
- Sound judgment tact and interpersonal skills for working with patients and staff.
Youll never receive recurrent notifications aggressive phone calls or overbearing messages from us. Just support! A US based healthcare staffing firm Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
