Job Openings 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.