Physical Therapist

Position Summary :

A 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 spectrum 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 Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation's 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 :

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Benefits Include :

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