Physical Therapist

TITLE: Physical TherapistREPORTS TO: Director of Physical Therapy with oversight by the CMOWORK WEEK: Scheduled in the clinic 40 hours per week, but may be required to work longer hours to ensure tasks and duties are accomplished in accordance with roles and responsibilities.WAGE CLASSIFICATION: Exempt – ProfessionalOSHA RISK CLASSIFICATION: High

MISSION:Strengthening Our Community by Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare

BENEFITS:Medical & dental insurance, PTO, floating holiday, paid holiday, life, AD&D and long/short term disability, 403b. 

SUMMARY POSITION STATEMENTThis position exists to provide comprehensive outpatient physical therapy to the patient population in the Central Kenai Peninsula.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about.
• Develop an individualized treatment plan.
• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition. 
• Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing.
• Maintain patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly.

• Advise patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process.
• Evaluate and treat patients within the privilege range granted by the PCHS Board, and within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a physical therapist.
• Be a patient advocate.
• Coordinate health promotional activities.
• Provide patient follow-up as necessary for continuity of care.
• Coordinate care with other health care providers when referrals are necessary.
• Be familiar with and follow adopted PCHS community health center standards of care.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation regarding patient contacts within (EMR) patient charts. Charting to be done during a normal workday.   

POSITION REQUIREMENTSEducation:Successful completion of an approved Doctor of Physical Therapy program.  License:Maintain an active physical therapist license with the State of Alaska. Experience: Two years’ experience in a clinic setting preferred but will consider a new graduate. Must pass drug test and State required background check.  Contact: Patty Eissler, Chief HR Officer, peissler@pchsak.org or 907-260-5017.

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