Ak-Physical Therapist - New Rate $127

Job Description:

MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION TO BE CONSIDERED MUST HAVE FLU VACCINATION
•Providesassessment, performs evaluation, identifies therapy diagnosis, formulatestherapy treatment plan with goals and implements treatment of PT services topatients.
Is responsible as the primary therapy provider toimplement, supervise and modify a therapy plan of care based on assessment ofpatient response to optimize the outcome for each patient.
Reviews clinical records and case histories.
Attends care conferences, regularmeetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers and otherhealth care professionals to review patients status and individual needswithin the health care team concept.
Collaborates with other team members to assure appropriate medicalequipment is arranged and care plan is established prior to discharge.
Documents patient encounter findings andtreatments including diagnoses, treatment plan, recommendations, and prognosesin appropriate format according to SEARHC policies.

•Providesservices in a timely manner and according to regulatory requirements.
Works with in-patient and out-patientpopulations in various settings as assigned.
Directs thework of support staff, students or interns.
Facilitates a healthcarepartnership between providers, the patients and their families.
Develops,implements and conducts patient education and therapy programs based on patientand/or family needs.
Provides patients and families clear and concisehome exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential.
The provider ensures that these instructionsare understood by asking for feedback and return demonstration of programs bypatient or caregivers.
Programs aretaught demonstrating sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
Advises patients andfamily members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-care andindependence, facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership betweenproviders, the patients and their families.
Home programs are clear and concise, and the provider ensures that theseinstructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration ofprograms by patient or caregivers.

•Assists senior staff inadministrative matters, clinic operations, and speciality/research areas asappropriate.
Utilizes thehospital computer system to obtain patient information and to keep abreast ofhospital directives.
Participates in the timely and efficient flowof information via email and other digital platforms as appropriate.
Provides summary of results, statistics andmetrics as required by management.
Assists in acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment/devicesbased on needs of patient.
Maintains supply stocks and clinical equipment atacceptable levels.
Remains current inspecific billing procedures/mechanisms (Medicare, Medicaid and third-partypayers) to aid in reimbursement of services, dispensable supplies and plan ofcare concurrence with referring providers.
Maintains cleanliness of clinical space.

•Therapyservices may be performed in a variety of settings that will be unique to thecommunity or primary assignment.
Thesecan include, but not be limited to: Mt.
Edgecumbe Hospital, Wrangell Medical Center, the patients home,Mt.
Edgecumbe High School Student Health Clinic, SEARHC Community Clinics,community senior centers, Pioneer Home, health/job fairs, patients workplace,and other collaborative efforts between SEARHC Rehabilitative ServicesDepartment and the communities we serve.
This may include participation withproject or health promotion teams.
Videoconferencing may be used for patient encounters, training, and administrativeduties with off-site locations.
Whenappropriate, home assessments for evaluation of patients living arrangementsmay occur to allow for use of durable medical equipment and implementation oftherapy plan in the home living environment.
Occasional multi-day travel to remote locations by boat or small plane maybe required and may occur in inclimate or harsh weather.

•Educatesstaff on PT issues and educates patient/family with therapeutic exercises,activities and equipment.
Assists in committee and management duties and representsthe Rehabilitation Services Department as requested.
Provides therapy consultation,presentations, and in-services to medical staff, consultants, and otherinterdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned.
This may include participation with projector health promotion teams.
Inorder to keep currentwith knowledge of therapy procedures/techniques and improve clinical servicestaff will participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education,in-service, etc.
Continuing educationalfunds will be allocated for the benefit of the department.
Adheres to the regulatory and practicestandards of PT set by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Follows all SEARHC confidentiality andquality assurance standards; participates in SEARHC SQM functions, utilizes SQMprinciples in all aspects of the job.
Demonstrates sensitivity to crosscultural issues.

•Performsother duties or activities as assigned.


Baseline Qualification Requirements Education/Experience Entry level qualifying masters or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from ccredited program or Graduate from an APTA approved program of Physical Therapy at the Baccalaureate level with 2 years proven work and Continuing Education experience that indicates applicant has mastered the knowledge base that would typically be taught in a masters program. Broad-based clinical experience in multiple settings preferred.
License/Certification Licensed as a Physical Therapist. Current Basic Life Support certification. Valid Drivers license.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology including active/passive range of motion, gait, strength, biomechanics and mental cognition in order to administer a variety of standardized ssessments, being able to select the most appropriate test for a specific client and implement treatments accordingly. Knowledge in various techniques for providing sound assessments, evaluations, treatment planning, and treatments for patients presenting with various diagnoses and functional deficits among the general population.
Knowledge of various regulations and practice standards as they relate to PT including billing mechanisms (Medicaid, Medicare and third-party payers) that may be available for patient equipment and services.
•PT treatment skills: Skillto utilize, properly fit and train patients with adaptive devices.
Includingbut not limited to splints, braces, orthoses, seating equipment, durablemedical equipment and ADL assistive device
•Skillsin expressing self clearly and effectively in written and spoken communicationin documentation of written reports,client progress notes, narrative summaries, as well as in training clinical and non-clinical staff; consulting with uppermanagement, outside agencies, organizations, and subordinates; networking with other providers in thecommunity; and proficient in public speaking.

•Demonstrates skills utilizinginformation technology.
Proficiency withcomputers including multiple software applications.
Able to interface with multipleprograms.
Uses technologies such aslaptops, tablets and imaging devices.

•Must have the ability tocommunicate effectively with patients, families, teachers, community membersand non-PT service professionals, persons of any level of understanding.Including the ability to translate complex PT service diagnoses, evaluations,and therapies into simple oral and written language that others can understand.

•Must have the physical ability todeliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility while keeping patientsand self-safe.
Must have the ability to exercisesound judgment in all aspects of employment such as patient care, workplacesafety and employee relations.


Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Will discuss at time of interview

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40

Sub Specialty:
Physical Therapist

General Certifications:, General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13