Mobile Health Team Inc., a staffing agency has an opening for a permanent full-time Physical Therapist - Outpatient position. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Craig, AK, 99921

Start Date: 1/16/2025

Shift: Days, Full Time

Salary: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00

• 25k sign on, 10k relocation bonus

Physical therapists are health care professionals responsible and accountable for patient assessment, evaluation, and establishing a plan of care and therapeutic interventions for a wide range of ages with widely varying diagnoses and skills needs who present with a full spectrum of movement abilities, dysfunctions, and complexities. The clinician needs to be able to inform clinical teams regarding decisions that involve physical therapy while taking into consideration consultation provided by other care providers. As patients are seen, recommendations may be made regarding their level of independence and rehabilitation needs which may impact services, care placement, and further treatment. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem-solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. Documenting standards must be followed for continuity of care and reimbursement for services. The position may require occasional travel off-site and out of town to provide services or cover for providers in other facilities.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provides assessment, performs evaluation, identifies therapy diagnosis, formulates therapy treatment plan with goals, and implements treatment of PT services to patients. Is responsible as the primary therapy provider to implement, supervise, and modify a therapy plan of care based on the assessment of patient response to optimize the outcome for each patient. Reviews clinical records and case histories. Attends care conferences, regular meetings/rounds, and remains in contact with referring providers and other health care professionals to review patient's status and individual needs within the health care team concept. Collaborates with other team members to ensure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and a care plan is established before discharge. Documents patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plans, recommendations, and prognoses in appropriate format according to policies.
• Provides services promptly and according to regulatory requirements. Works with in-patient and out-patient populations in various settings as assigned. Directs the work of support staff, students, or interns. Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers, patients, and their families. Develops, implements, and conducts patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs. Provides patients and families with clear and concise home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential. The provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and return demonstration of programs by patients or caregivers. Programs are taught to demonstrate sensitivity to cross-cultural issues. Advises patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-care and independence, facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership between providers, patients, and their families. Home programs are clear and concise, and the provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration of programs by patients or caregivers.
• Assists senior staff in administrative matters, clinic operations, and specialty/research areas as appropriate. Utilizes the hospital computer system to obtain patient information and to keep abreast of hospital directives. Participates in the timely and efficient flow of information via email and other digital platforms as appropriate. Provides a summary of results, statistics, and metrics as required by management. Assists in the acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment/devices based on the needs of the patient. Maintains supply stocks and clinical equipment at acceptable levels. Remains current in specific billing procedures/mechanisms (Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers) to aid in reimbursement of services, dispensable supplies, and plan of care concurrence with referring providers. Maintains cleanliness of clinical space.
• Therapy services may be performed in a variety of settings that will be unique to the community or primary assignment. This may include participation with project or health promotion teams. Video conferencing may be used for patient encounters, training, and administrative duties with off-site locations. When appropriate, home assessments for evaluation of the patient's living arrangements may occur to allow for the use of durable medical equipment and implementation of a therapy plan in the home living environment. Occasional multi-day travel to remote locations by boat or small plane may be required and may occur in inclement weather or harsh weather.
• Educates staff on PT issues and educates patient/family with therapeutic exercises, activities, and equipment. Assists in committee and management duties and represents the Rehabilitation Services Department as requested. Provides therapy consultation, presentations, and in-services to medical staff, consultants, and other interdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned. This may include participation with project or health promotion teams. To keep current with knowledge of therapy procedures/techniques and improve clinical service staff will participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education, in-service, etc. Continuing educational funds will be allocated for the benefit of the department. Adheres to the regulatory and practice standards of PT set by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Follows all confidentiality and quality assurance standards; participates in SQM functions, utilizes SQM principles in all aspects of the job. Demonstrates sensitivity to cross-cultural issues.
• Responsible for supervision of Rehab staff including all related administrative and personnel-related tasks. Addresses all personnel issues with support from department leadership and Human Resources.
• Responsible for ordering supplies necessary for the day-to-day operations of the clinic. Works with the Division Director to identify and justify capital equipment requests as needed.
• Performs other duties or activities as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• Broad-based clinical experience in multiple settings is preferred.

Education:

• Entry-level qualifying master's or doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program or
• Graduate from an APTA-approved program of Physical Therapy at the Baccalaureate level with 2 years of proven work and Continuing Education experience that indicates the applicant has mastered the knowledge base that would typically be taught in a master's program.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration:

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist - required
• Current Basic Life Support certification - required
• Valid Driver's license. - required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology including active/passive range of motion, gait, strength, biomechanics, and mental cognition to administer a variety of standardized assessments, being able to select the most appropriate test for a specific client and implement treatments accordingly.
• Knowledge of the neuro system how to assess neuro-related issues that cause musculoskeletal changes, how to treat them effectively, and when it is appropriate to refer to other health care providers.
• Knowledge of general medical conditions, and ability to refer patients to the appropriate provider when the limitations they present with are not musculoskeletal or require further evaluation.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Skills to utilize, properly fit, and train patients with adaptive devices. Including but not limited to splints, braces, orthoses, seating equipment, durable medical equipment, and ADL assistive device
• Skills in expressing self clearly and effectively in written and spoken communication in the documentation of written reports, client progress notes, and narrative summaries, as well as in training clinical and non-clinical staff; consulting with upper management, outside agencies, organizations, and subordinates; networking with other providers in the community; and proficient in public speaking.
• Demonstrates skills utilizing information technology. Proficiency with computers including multiple software applications. Able to interface with multiple programs. Uses technologies such as laptops, tablets, and imaging devices.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, teachers, community members non-PT service professionals, and 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 to deliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility while keeping patients and self-safe.
• Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of employment such as patient care, workplace safety, and employee relations
• Up to 50% travel expected.

Mobile Health Team, Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally.

Our mission is clear, to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining long-term working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our client's needs.