Alaska Physical Therapist

1 day ago


Anchorage, Alaska, United States Orthopedic Physicians Alaska Inc Full time
Job Responsibilities
  1. Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients who require physical therapy as medically necessary, clearly documenting this need.
  2. Conduct work-related physical therapy evaluations and writeups to document Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs).
  3. Manage and formulate work conditioning programs related to specific physical functions defined by the client and/or job description.
  4. Administer standardized assessments for pre-employment screening.
  5. Conduct initial physical therapy evaluations in accordance with workers compensation standards.
  6. Maintain ongoing treatment documentation in which goals, progress toward functional goals, and medical necessity are clearly stated.
  7. Complete all required documentation legibly, appropriately, and in a timely fashion to meet facility, physician, and payer deadlines.
  8. Maintain open and respectful communication with coworkers, physicians, patients, authorized family members, and third-party payers at all times.
  9. Attend and/or participate in department meetings as directed by Director of Therapy services.
  10. Supervise staff, aides, and students as needed.
  11. Keep therapy areas clean, neat, and presentable in appearance.
  12. Perform other duties assigned by Director of Therapy Services, PCA Medical Director, and PCA Practice Administrator.
Competencies Required
  • Knowledge of Alaska State Laws related to physical therapy and occupational health.
  • Leadership skills sufficient to effectively direct and supervise activities of staff and aides in delivering quality care to patients; including coaching and teaching skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, time management, and planning skills.
  • Effective clinical problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff.
  • Computer skills for effective management of patient records, management reports, and billing.
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Ability to identify and prioritize issues in a responsive manner, develop and execute sound, innovative action plans, and ensure appropriate results.
Physical Demands
  • Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical lifting techniques frequently throughout the work day/shift; capable of frequently lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
  • Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach consistently during the work day/shift.
  • Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose, and monitor patient needs and maintain accurate records, recognize people, and provide directions.
  • Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
  • Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and to the community.
  • Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate writing of reports, charting, scheduling daily correspondence, and presentations either manually or through use of dictation equipment.
  • Possesses fine motor skills for the effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of Physical Therapy.
  • Licensed in the state of Alaska and in good standing to practice Physical Therapy.
Compensation

The estimated annual salary for this position is $90,000-$120,000, based on experience and qualifications.



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