Physical Therapist - Intermittent

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)•Sitka, AK

10d•$48 - $67

About The Position

SEARHC is a nonprofit health consortium serving the health interests of Southeast Alaska. The Physical Therapist provides general physical therapy evaluations and treatment for patients of a wide range of ages, diagnoses, and needs across inpatient and outpatient settings as assigned. The role assesses patients, identifies therapy diagnoses, develops and implements treatment plans, and adjusts care based on patient response to support optimal outcomes. The position collaborates with patients, families, referring providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals; supports safe discharge planning and access to medical equipment; documents care in accordance with SEARHC policies and regulatory requirements; and provides patient and family education, including home exercise programs. It may also direct support staff, students, or interns and contribute to clinic operations, staff education, committee work, and management duties.

Requirements

Entry-level qualifying master's or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program; alternatively, graduate from an APTA-approved master's- or bachelor's-level Physical Therapy program with two years of proven work and continuing education experience demonstrating mastery of knowledge typically taught in a doctorate program.
Current Physical Therapist license required.
Valid driver's license required; the listed required certification specifies a State of Alaska driver's license.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire; the required certification listing specifies American Heart Association BLS.
Clinical Competency required within three months of hire and every three years thereafter.
High Risk Competency required within three months of hire and every three years thereafter.
Knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology, standardized assessments, and treatment selection.
Knowledge of the nervous system and assessment and treatment of neuro-related issues, including when referral to other providers is appropriate.
Knowledge of general medical conditions and when to refer patients for further evaluation or to an appropriate provider.
Knowledge of assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment techniques for varied diagnoses and functional deficits.
Knowledge of PT regulations and practice standards, including Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party payer billing mechanisms.
Ability to use and properly fit adaptive devices, including splints, braces, orthoses, seating equipment, durable medical equipment, and ADL assistive devices, and train patients in their use.
Clear and effective written and spoken communication, including documentation, reports, progress notes, summaries, staff training, consultation, networking, and public speaking.
Demonstrated information technology skills, including computer proficiency, use of multiple software applications, and ability to interface with multiple programs and use laptops, tablets, and imaging devices.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, teachers, community members, and non-PT professionals, translating complex PT information into understandable oral and written language.
Physical ability to deliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility while maintaining safety for patients and self.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in patient care, workplace safety, and employee relations.

Nice To Haves

Broad-based clinical experience in multiple settings.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients, identify therapy diagnoses, and develop and implement treatment plans with goals.
Monitor patient response and modify plans of care to optimize outcomes.
Review clinical records and case histories; participate in care conferences, meetings, and rounds, and communicate with referring providers and other healthcare professionals.
Collaborate with team members to arrange appropriate medical equipment and establish care plans before discharge.
Document patient findings, treatments, diagnoses, recommendations, and prognoses according to SEARHC policies and regulatory requirements.
Provide timely services to inpatient and outpatient populations in assigned settings.
Direct the work of support staff, students, or interns.
Build healthcare partnerships among providers, patients, and families.
Develop and conduct patient education and therapy programs; provide clear home exercise instructions and confirm understanding through feedback or demonstration.
Advise patients and families on self-care, independence, functional limitations, and ways to achieve therapy goals.
Assist senior staff with administrative matters, clinic operations, and specialty or research areas as appropriate.
Use the hospital computer system to access patient information and hospital directives, and communicate through email and other digital platforms.
Provide results, statistics, and metrics as required by management.
Assist with acquiring and fitting durable medical equipment and devices; coordinate with supervisors or suppliers and help maintain appropriate stock.
Maintain clinical supplies and equipment, follow billing procedures, and support reimbursement and plan-of-care concurrence with referring providers.
Maintain the cleanliness of clinical space.
Educate staff and patients or families on PT-related issues, functional limitations, therapeutic activities, exercises, and equipment.
Assist with committee and management duties and represent Rehabilitation Services as requested.
Provide consultations, presentations, and in-services on therapy services to medical staff, consultants, interdisciplinary personnel, and patient populations as assigned.
Follow American Physical Therapy Association regulatory and practice standards and SEARHC confidentiality and quality assurance standards; participate in SEARHC SQM functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.