Physical Therapist

Job Description

Northern Edge Physical Therapy has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Physical Therapist who desires to join a team dedicated to evidence-based manual therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and develops and initiates treatment plans based on the evaluation results.
• Reviews the Physician's referral (Prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine the physical therapy treatment required.
• Provides direct patient care by established protocols and patient care guidelines.
• Documents findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Completes a written plan of care, develops goals based on evaluation findings, and develops a comprehensive program to attain goals.
• Implements physical therapy treatment program and provides essential physical therapy treatments.
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies.
• Ensures timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' compensation reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports.

Qualifications

• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Passion to help and motivate others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Licensed physical therapist in the State of Alaska