Physical Therapist - Adult Outpatient
FutureSoft Consulting Inc•Juneau, AK
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) specializing in Adult Outpatient Rehabilitation for a 13-week travel assignment in Juneau, Alaska. This role is ideal for a licensed Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of adult outpatient rehabilitation experience who is comfortable evaluating and treating a wide range of musculoskeletal, orthopedic, neurological, and functional mobility conditions. Candidates must hold an active Alaska Physical Therapist license, current BLS/CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.
Requirements
- Active Alaska Physical Therapist license
- Minimum 1 year of recent adult outpatient rehabilitation experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license
- Graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, or equivalent qualifying education meeting applicable licensure requirements
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Complete all required Medicare compliance training
- Complete annual OSHA training
- Follow applicable federal, state, and facility regulations
- Maintain required continuing education for Alaska licensure
- Maintain current CPR/BLS credentials throughout the assignment
- Meet facility health requirements, including required influenza vaccination unless an approved exemption applies
Nice To Haves
- Orthopedic outpatient experience
- Neurological rehabilitation experience
- Post-surgical rehabilitation experience
- Chronic pain management experience
- Balance and fall-prevention experience
- Gait training experience
- Manual therapy skills
- Previous travel therapy experience
- Experience in a hospital-based outpatient rehab setting
- Experience working with medically complex adult patients
Responsibilities
- Evaluate adult patients with musculoskeletal, orthopedic, neurological, and mobility-related conditions.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on functional limitations, clinical findings, and patient goals.
- Provide therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, balance training, and other appropriate interventions.
- Assess strength, range of motion, mobility, balance, posture, coordination, and functional performance.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Educate patients and families regarding home exercise programs, injury prevention, mobility strategies, and recovery expectations.
- Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and on time.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning when appropriate.
- Maintain compliance with Medicare documentation and billing requirements.
- Follow OSHA safety standards and facility policies.
- Maintain continuing education requirements necessary for state licensure.
- Support safe transitions of care and discharge planning.
- Manage a daily outpatient caseload efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
