Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs in Alaska

Profession: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Nome Alaska

Specialty: Physical Therapist (PT)

Unit: Physical Therapist

Gross Pay: TBD

Schedule: Day, 07:00:00-15:00:00, 8.00-5

Guaranteed Hours: 40

Openings: 1

Start Date: 06/10/2024

End Date: 09/09/2024

Assignment Length: 13

Experience Required: 1 year

JOB ID: Medefis557894396

Other Info:

ID: 57894396 Shift: Day Description: Purpose of Position: Evaluate and assess the needs of referred patients/clients and formulate comprehensive physical therapy treatment plans; Provide Physical therapy services across the life span in the acute/inpatient care, outpatient, and long term care settings. Conduct therapy to correct conditions that were revealed during the assessment. Uphold the organization s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules. Essential Functions: Provide therapy services including modalities, manual therapy and therapeutic exercises/activities as outlined in plan of care Cooperate with physicians, case managers, and other professionals in planning and conducting therapy leading the health restoration of the patient May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and other support staff as required Complete required documentation of physical therapy activities Perform other duties as assigned Personal Traits: All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others. Required Knowledge: All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software. Job Specific knowledge is listed below: Knowledge of regulatory and practice standards of physical therapy Knowledge of assistive technology Required Skills and Abilities: All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality. Job specific skills and abilities are listed below: Skill at working effectively with federal and state governments to promote physical therapy programs Skill at integrating organizational goals Above average interpersonal skills Minimum Requirements EducationDegreeProgram Doctor (DPT)Physical Therapy ExperienceGeneral (Non-supervisory)Supervisory Amount:0 practice as a physical therapist0 (years) Type: Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated. CredentialsLicensure, Certification, Etc. Alaska Physical Therapy License and Basic Life Support certification Physical Requirements: Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment Sit less than half the workday Stand and/or walk more than half the workday Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds Push or pull using up to moderate force See and hear with normal acuity Working Conditions: Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances Minimal travel is required (less than 25% of the time) Travel is required via large aircraft Additional Information:ALL TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF COMPLETED COVID VACCINATIONS PLUS BOOSTER??. FLU VACCINES ARE ALSO REQUIRED AND EXEMPTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Norton Sound Regional Hospital Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:91

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