AK-Physical Therapist -RATE 130 - Pediatric experience required

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has openings for a Physical Therapist(PT). We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Juneau AK 99801

Assignment Start Date: 3/8/2024

13 weeks Days 812hour shift 40 hours per week

Physical therapists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment evaluation and establishing a plan of care and therapeutic interventions for a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnoses 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 into 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 problemsolving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Documenting standards must be followed for continuity of care and reimbursement for services. The position may require occasional travel offsite and out of town to provide services or cover for providers in other SEARHC facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides assessment performs evaluation identifies therapy diagnosis formulates therapy treatment plan with goals and implements treatment of PT services to patients. Is responsible as the primary therapy provider to implement supervise and modify a therapy plan of care based on an assessment of patient response to optimize the outcome for each patient. Reviews clinical records and case histories. Attends care conferences regular meetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers and other health care professionals to review patients status and individual needs within the health care team concept. Collaborates with other team members to ensure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and a care plan is established before discharge. Documents patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses treatment plans recommendations and prognoses in appropriate format according to SEARHC policies.
• Provides services promptly and according to regulatory requirements. Works with inpatient and outpatient populations in various settings as assigned. Directs the work of support staff students or interns. Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers patients and their families. Develops implements and conducts patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs. Provides patients and families with clear and concise home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential. The provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and return demonstration of programs by patients or caregivers. Programs are taught to demonstrate sensitivity to crosscultural issues. Advises patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for selfcare and independence facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership between providers patients and their families. Home programs are clear and concise and the provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration of programs by patients or caregivers.
• Assists senior staff in administrative matters clinic operations and specialty/research areas as appropriate. Utilizes the hospital computer system to obtain patient information and to keep abreast of hospital directives. Participates in the timely and efficient flow of information via email and other digital platforms as appropriate. Provides a summary of results statistics and metrics as required by management. Assists in the acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment/devices based on the needs of the patient. Maintains supply stocks and clinical equipment at acceptable levels. Remains current in specific billing procedures/mechanisms (Medicare Medicaid and thirdparty payers) to aid in reimbursement of services dispensable supplies and plan of care concurrence with referring providers. Maintains cleanliness of clinical space.
• Therapy services may be performed in a variety of settings that will be unique to the community or primary assignment. These can include but not be limited to: Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital Wrangell Medical Center the patients home Mt. Edgecumbe High School Student Health Clinic SEARHC Community Clinics community senior centers Pioneer Home health/job fairs patients workplace and other collaborative efforts between SEARHC Rehabilitative Services Department and the communities we serve. This may include participation with project or health promotion teams. Video conferencing may be used for patient encounters training and administrative duties with offsite locations. When appropriate home assessments for evaluation of the patients living arrangements may occur to allow for the use of durable medical equipment and implementation of a therapy plan in the home living environment. Occasional multiday travel to remote locations by boat or small plane may be required and may occur in inclement weather or harsh weather.
• Educates staff on PT issues and educates patient/family with therapeutic exercises activities and equipment. Assists in committee and management duties and represents the Rehabilitation Services Department as requested. Provides therapy consultation presentations and inservices 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 teams. To keep current with knowledge of therapy procedures/techniques and improve clinical service staff will participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education inservice 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 crosscultural issues.
• Performs other duties or activities as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• Broadbased clinical experience in multiple settings is preferred.
• Pediatric experience is required

Education:

• Entrylevel qualifying masters or doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program or Graduate from an APTAapproved 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.

Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:

• Must be Licensed as a Physical Therapist
• Must have current BLS/BCLS certification.
• An active Alaska Drivers license is required.

EMR System: Cerner experience preferred

Shift: Days

COVID Required: Must have current COVID Vaccination and Boosters

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 of various techniques for providing sound assessments evaluations treatment planning and treatments for patients presenting with various diagnoses and functional deficits among the general population.
• Knowledge of various regulations and practice standards as they relate to PT including billing mechanisms (Medicaid Medicare and thirdparty 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 orthoses seating equipment durable medical equipment and ADL assistive device
• Skills in expressing self clearly and effectively in written and spoken communication in the documentation of written reports client progress notes and narrative summaries as well as in training clinical and nonclinical staff; consulting with upper management outside agencies organizations and subordinates; networking with other providers in the community; and proficient in public speaking.
• Demonstrates skills utilizing information technology. Proficiency with computers including multiple software applications. Able to interface with multiple programs. Uses technologies such as laptops tablets and imaging devices.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients families teachers community members nonPT service professionals and 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 selfsafe.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of employment such as patient care workplace safety and employee relations.

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.