Physical Therapist

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist manages a hospital-based inpatient and outpatient physical therapy clinic, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient-centered excellence, employee focus, workforce development, community satisfaction, and financial viability. The role supports medical staff and actively participates in interdisciplinary team functions while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere and promoting the professional development of department staff. Responsibilities include providing skilled physical therapy evaluations, establishing treatment plans, optimizing department revenue, and managing expenses to ensure financial health. The position also emphasizes compliance with corporate, state, and federal guidelines for physical therapy practice and involves coordinating an orthopedic specialty field clinic to screen and prioritize all referrals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the physical therapy clinic and provide patient care as needed.
• Conduct skilled physical therapy evaluations and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Optimize revenue streams and effectively manage departmental expenses.
• Ensure adherence to compliance standards established by relevant governing bodies.
• Coordinate orthopedic specialty field clinics, including referrals screening.
• Collaborate with corporate teams to establish efficient administrative processes.

Position Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.

Experience

• A minimum of four (4) years of active, full-time patient care experience is required.
• Previous managerial experience is preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

• Licensed in good standing as a Physical Therapist in Alaska.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and documentation, write professional correspondence, and effectively present information in individual or group settings, including communication with diverse cultures.
• Mathematical Skills: Proficiency in basic mathematics, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and the ability to interpret percentages and graphs.
• Computer Skills: Competence in creating, editing, and publishing written communications; proficient in using MS Excel for spreadsheets and graphs, as well as creating MS PowerPoint presentations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense for executing detailed instructions and effectively address problems involving various concrete variables.

Work Schedule

Full-time position with a typical work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Availability for holiday coverage may be required.