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Physical Therapist
About the job Physical Therapist
Position Title: Physical Therapist
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift Information:
- Shift Options: 5 days with 8-hour shifts or 4 days with 10-hour shifts, day shift
- Weekend Requirement: As needed
- On-call Requirement: As needed
- Holiday Requirement: As needed
Start Date: ASAP (onboarding process takes approximately 5-8 weeks)
Compensation:
- Base Hourly Pay: $44.09 - $70.54, based on years of experience
- Sign-On Bonus: Two-year completion bonus incentive
Benefits:
- 401K
- Medical insurance
- Relocation assistance and temporary housing available
Covid Vaccine Requirement: COVID vaccination or a medical/religious exemption is required
Job Responsibilities:
As a Physical Therapist, your key responsibilities will include:
- Evaluating patients' functional abilities and limitations to determine the need for intervention.
- Establishing a comprehensive plan of care and setting treatment goals that are functional, measurable, and patient-related.
- Completing a thorough evaluation within the department's established timeframe and prioritizing key limiting factors.
- Collaborating with patients and their families/caregivers to set appropriate treatment goals.
- Implementing individualized treatment plans that consider patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs.
- Providing skilled treatment in a safe manner and initiating discharge planning, including recommending modifications to referring orders when necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Licensure: Must hold or be able to obtain an Alaska state license prior to starting.
- Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support)
Why Join Us?
This opportunity offers a rewarding chance to work in a supportive and dynamic environment. With competitive pay, a completion bonus, and comprehensive benefits, this role is ideal for a dedicated Physical Therapist who is passionate about patient care and looking to grow professionally.