AK Physical Therapist 25,000 Sign On for 3 years 15,000 for 2 years, 15,000 Relocation and Retention Bonus Eligible

Location: Bethel AK

Sign On bonus amounts differ based on commitment. $25000 for 3 year/ $15000 for 2 year Relocation Allowance - $15000 individual or $20000 family

Summary:
A hospital-based outpatient clinic servicing a large area of western Alaska primarily consisting of Alaskan Native Americans. Provides full-time physical therapy services to a diverse population of clients from pediatric to geriatric across a wide spectrum of diagnoses and therapy needs that includes but is not limited to orthopedics neurology vestibular and wound care.
Position includes village travel inpatient and outpatient care home care and community outreach. Therapist adheres to Physical Therapy standards of care and practice along with JCAHO OSHA and Corporate Policies. Therapist applies age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care.

Position Qualifications:
Must have Masters degree from an Accredited program in Physical Therapy Graduate from Accredited Physical Therapy program.
Hospital-based experience helpful In addition must be licensed in good standing in Alaska as a Physical Therapist.
CPR certification

Hospital based: Standard Physical Therapy Department environment includes hi-lo table whirlpool therapeutic exercise equipment ultrasound and electric stimulation modalities etc. Office equipment (i.e. computer telephone fax machine copy machine)

Hospital based: Standard Physical Therapy Department environment includes hi-lo table whirlpool therapeutic exercise equipment ultrasound and electric stimulation modalities etc. Village-based: Usually a treatment table is provided. Therapists bring out what is needed for patient care (TheraBand ultrasound etc.)

Skills:
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other medical staff as part of a collaborative team.
Able to participate in special committees as appropriate and serve as a professional representative of the physical therapy department and profession at all times.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians medical staff managers clients and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively with members of a different culture who may or may not speak English


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals.
Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form Periodic self-assessment.

Benefits Include:
Generous PTO starting at 4.5 weeks per year accrued over time Eleven paid holidays Comprehensive healthcare coverage Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Retirement plans Employee Wellness Center Plus More!

Shift: Days Monday-Friday 8-5