Physical Therapist

Chenega Corporation • Lame Deer, MT

25d • $65 - $90

About The Position

All information below subject to change based on final contract award and available funding.
Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Government Mission Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Physical Therapist in support of the Indian Health Service's Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Lame Deer, Montana.
Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.
This position can be either W2 or 1099.
W2 - $65-70/hr
1099 - $85-90/hr

Requirements

• Permanent, current, full and unrestricted license to practice a physical therapist in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE accredited physical therapist program.
• 5 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy patient care including exams, range of motion exams, muscle strength testing, Physical Therapy interventions; requesting diagnostic imaging procedures i.e.. if indicated to primary care MRI, CT, x-ray, and ultrasounds.
• Provide treatment modalities including exercise and rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, dry needling, ROM exercises-strengthening/endurance/flexibility/therapeutic, wheelchair management, orthotic/prosthesis management, warm moist heat, cryotherapy, ultrasound, E-stim-TFC/direct/micro current, TENS unit, soft tissue mobilization, neuromuscular training, kinescoping, manual stretching, peripheral joint mobilization, iontophoresis, phonophoresis, lymphedema management, balance/ coordination training, gait training, traction-manual/mechanical, wound care, compression garments, equipment management, and specialized treatments as indicated with continuing education and
• Recommend referred care for surgical intervention, augmentation for pain management strategies, and any other related treatment strategy deemed medically necessary.
• Provide and coordinate medically indicated treatment with Primary Care Provider.
• Chart, record and document in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system provided by the facility or on any paper forms approved by the facility in case of EHR outage.
• Participate in quality assurance activities that ensure quality patient care as well as efficient use of clinic resources. These activities may include, but not limited to, chart review and discussion with the Clinical Physical Therapy Director or designee.
• Advise the Clinical Physical Therapy Director of designated representative of any problem encountered, in connection with meeting the patient care needs.
• Develop a working understanding of the Joint Commission standards, the Centers for Disease Control guidelines and Association of Infection Control guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree