Physical Therapist

Corewell Health • Fairbanks, AK

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About The Position

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential full time opportunity for a Civilian Physical Therapist at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks Alaska. This position offers full time employment, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with no weekends. The role includes paid Federal holidays, paid time off, and a manageable patient workload. The opportunity allows for treating chronic pain conditions for military personnel in a structured setting with support staff on site, ensuring a schedule that offers work/life balance.

Requirements

• Masters or Baccalaureate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapist Association (APTA) approved program.
• Any state Physical Therapist License.
• Graduate from college or University approved by the CAPTE.
• Experience required to meet clinical competency requirements specified by the Base.
• Valid BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in dry needling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF including differential diagnosis.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer manual therapy to include: joint mobilization/manipulation and soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
• Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
• Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care.
• Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
• Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.

Benefits

• Paid Federal holidays
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree