Physical Therapist
Location: Bethel, AK
Duration: Fulltime
Shift Information: M-F Days
Description:
hospital-based outpatient clinic servicing a large area of western Alaska primarily consisting of Alaskan Native Americans.
Provides full-time physical therapy services to a diverse population of clients from pediatric to geriatric, across a wide a Telecommunications and Media company of diagnoses and therapy needs that includes but is not limited to orthopedics, neurology, vestibular and wound care.
Position includes village travel, inpatient and outpatient care, home care and community outreach.
Therapist adheres to Physical Therapy standards of care and practice along with JCAHO, OSHA, and Corporate Policies.
Therapist applies age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care. Supports Client mission statement.
Position Qualifications:
Must have Master's degree from an Accredited program in Physical Therapy
Graduate from Accredited Physical Therapy program. Hospital-based experience helpful
In addition must be licensed in good standing in Alaska as a Physical Therapist. CPR certification
Hospital based: Standard Physical Therapy Department environment includes hi-lo table, whirlpool, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound and electric stimulation modalities, etc.
Office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine)
Hospital based: Standard Physical Therapy Department environment includes hi-lo table, whirlpool, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound and electric stimulation modalities, etc.
Village-based: Usually a treatment table is provided. Therapists bring out what is needed for patient care (theraband, ultrasound, etc.)
Language skills:
bility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
bility to write reports and business correspondence
bility to communicate effectively with physicians and other medical staff as part of a collaborative team
ble to participate in special committees as appropriate, and serve as a professional representative of the physical therapy department and profession at all times
bility to effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, medical staff, managers, clients, and the general public
bility to communicate effectively with members of a different culture who may or may not speak English
Mathematical skills:
bility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
bility to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Reasoning ability:
bility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
bility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Periodic self-assessment
Specialty:
Rehabilitation Therapy
Sub Specialty(s):
Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation Type(s):
Skilled Nursing Facility, Long Term Care, Outpatient, Inpatient
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
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