AK-Physical Therapist
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Job Summary
Travel Physical Therapist (Days)
Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Sitka AK.
Assignment:
- Days 8 x 5 40 hrs/week; 32 Hours GTD
- Shift: Days-rotating through weekends.
- Start Date: 3/9/2026
- Contract: 13 weeks
- EMR: Meditech
- General Certifications: BLS/BCLS
- Location: Sitka AK 99835
Requirements
** MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
** MUST HAVE FLU VACCINATIONS
** MUST SUBMIT 2 FINGERPRINT CARDS AT TIME OF ACCEPTANCE
Physical therapists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment evaluation establishing a plan of care and therapeutic interventions for a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnoses and skill 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 the 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 the hospital.
Baseline Qualification Requirements:
Entry-level qualifying masters or doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program or graduate from an APTA-approved program of Physical Therapy at the Baccalaureate level with 2 years of proven work and Continuing Education experience that indicates the applicant has mastered the knowledge base that would typically be taught in a masters program.
Licensed as a Physical Therapist.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Valid Drivers license.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology including active/passive range of motion gait strength bio-mechanics and mental cognition 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 diagnoses 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 devices
Skills in expressing oneself 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 and the ability to 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 workplace safety and employee relations.
Benefits
Benefits
Why Work With Mobile Health Team Inc.:
- Weekly pay
- Dedicated recruiter support
- Streamlined onboarding & compliance guidance
- Transparent pay packages
- Opportunities for extensions and future assignments
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Required Skills:
** MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION ** MUST HAVE FLU VACCINATIONS ** MUST SUBMIT 2 FINGERPRINT CARDS AT TIME OF ACCEPTANCE Physical therapists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment evaluation establishing a plan of care and therapeutic interventions for a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnoses and skill 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 the 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 the hospital. Baseline Qualification Requirements: Entry-level qualifying masters or doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program or graduate from an APTA-approved program of Physical Therapy at the Baccalaureate level with 2 years of proven work and Continuing Education experience that indicates the applicant has mastered the knowledge base that would typically be taught in a masters program. Licensed as a Physical Therapist. Current Basic Life Support certification. Valid Drivers license. Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology including active/passive range of motion gait strength bio-mechanics and mental cognition 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 diagnoses 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 devices Skills in expressing oneself 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 and the ability to 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 workplace safety and employee relations.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
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
