Physical Therapist

Peninsula Community Health Services of Alaska • Soldotna, AK

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to provide comprehensive outpatient physical therapy to the patient population in the Central Kenai Peninsula.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
• Maintain an active physical therapist license with the State of Alaska.
• Must pass drug test and State required background check.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience in a clinic setting preferred but will consider a new graduate.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about.
• Develop an individualized treatment plan.
• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition.
• Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing.
• Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly.
• Advise patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process.
• Evaluate and treat patients within the privilege range granted by the PCHS Board, and within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a physical therapist.
• Be a patient advocate.
• Coordinate health promotional activities.
• Provide patient follow-up as necessary for continuity of care.
• Coordinate care with other health care providers when referrals are necessary.
• Be familiar with and follow adopted PCHS community health center standards of care.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation regarding patient contacts within (EMR) patient charts. Charting to be done during a normal workday.

Benefits

• Medical & dental insurance
• PTO
• floating holiday
• paid holiday
• life, AD&D and long/short term disability
• 403b

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree