Physical Therapist - Providence Valdez

About the role

We are hiring for Physical Therapist positions at Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, Alaska!

Currently Available Schedules: Full time, 1.0 FTE, Day shift, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's condition and develops appropriate therapeutic programs to assist in the patient's recovery and treatment of the condition.
• Coordinates the care of patients and gives directions to the P.T. Assistants and Rehab Aides.
• Consults and communicates with the physician and DPCS.
• Provides care within the boundaries of physician orders and department procedures and policies.
• Deals with constant changing and varying patient needs.
• Keeps skills and knowledge up to date in a changing environment.

Requirements

• Graduation from a course of study approved by the Council of Medical Education.
• Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy
• Master's Degree Physical Therapy
• Ph.D. Physical Therapy
• Upon hire: Alaska Physical Therapist License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience.

Benefits

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

Pay

The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• Voluntary benefits
• Well-being resources
• and much more.

About The Team

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning when the Sisters of Providence first brought health care to Nome in 1902 during the Gold Rush. This pioneering spirit set the standard for modern health care in Alaska and formed the foundation for Providence's growth as the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Providence is committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.