Travel Physical Therapist
Bethel, AK
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x9 hrs, Days

Position Summary

This role involves providing full-time, high-quality outpatient and inpatient physical therapy care. The therapist will treat patients of all age groups and a variety of diagnoses, adhering to the physical therapy scope of practice. Evidence-based medicine will guide the creation and implementation of patient care plans. Professional conduct, ethics in patient care, and respect for cultural diversity are essential when delivering care. Patient care plans will be tailored with appropriate modifications, considering both age-specific and individual patient needs.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
• No minimum clinical experience required; hospital-based experience preferred.
• Licensed in good standing in Alaska as a Physical Therapist, or possess all necessary FSBPT paperwork to work as a Student Physical Therapist during preparatory study for the licensure exam.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in a standard hospital-based physical therapy department is helpful, which typically includes equipment such as hi-lo tables, whirlpools, therapeutic exercise tools, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation modalities.
• In village-based settings, therapists are expected to transport necessary materials for patient care, including exercise programs and therapeutic equipment.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret physical therapy periodicals and medical literature.
• Strong documentation and medical correspondence skills.
• Effective communication skills applicable to medical staff, peers, and administrative personnel.
• Ability to engage with diverse cultural backgrounds, including individuals with limited English proficiency.
• Competence in using personal computers, including basic MS Office programs and email.
• Proficient in utilizing the internet for access to medical literature that supports patient care.
• Strong mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in various units of measurement.
• Ability to address practical problems and manage a range of concrete variables in settings with limited standardization.
• Skill in interpreting various forms of written, oral, and visual instructions.

Additional Information

Free housing is provided, with separate accommodations for males and females. Travel arrangements to and from the assigned location are managed, and reimbursement will occur for base fare flights at the end of the assignment.