What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Peninsula Community Health Services AK?
TITLE: Physical Therapist
REPORTS TO: Director of Physical Therapy with oversight by the CMO
WORK 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 - Professional
OSHA 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 STATEMENT
This 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 REQUIREMENTS
Education: 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.
www.pchsak.org
PCHS is an equal opportunity employer and ADA compliant agency.