Physical Therapist

Job description

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)! Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Salary Range: Depends on experience Type of Employment: In-person, not a remote position What You'll Do: Provide physical therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning, and implementation, related documentation and communication. Treat a variety of diagnoses while partnering with other members of our care team. Provide outcome focused care, treatments should enhance strength, range of motion, flexibility, mechanical alignment, and minimize pain or discomfort to improve function. Responsible for evaluating patients, identifying the therapy diagnosis and formulating therapy treatment plans and goals in collaboration with patient/partners Explain treatment to patients and prepare them for treatment Maintain accurate patient records and chart notes in our EHR system Comply with quality, safety, and infection-prevention protocols, as well as all federal and state regulations Work cooperatively with the primary care provider, offering consultation where necessary. Referring patients for other SVTHW services as needed Maintain Continuing Education requirements as defined by state license criteria and national board certification , read trade journals, and keep up-to-date on industry practices and regulations Assist in developing and delivering patient education and handouts to enhance patient/partner experience Participate in developing systems of delivery to assure efficient and comprehensive patient care and strengthen a Team approach Promote communication and program development by participating in clinic meetings as scheduled Be able to travel as needed to other communities including to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip, but inclement weather may require an overnight stay. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment background check including fingerprinting. What You'll Need: Graduate of an accredited PT program required 1+ Year(s) Physical Therapy experience required 1+ Year(s) manual therapy required Preferred but not required: Experience in a community health center Preferred but not required: Tribal experience What You'll Get: 11 Paid Holidays per year 12 Days of Sick Leave per year 15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service) FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form. Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary to a maximum of $250K. Long term disability insurance Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment. Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more! About Us: Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point. Contact Us: If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Roberta at 907-435-3217 or email rcollier @s .