Outpatient Physical Therapist
Haines, AK
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Rehabilitation Therapy)

Location: Haines, Alaska
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Key Requirements

• Licensure: Must have an active Alaska Physical Therapist license at time of submission.
• Education:

  • Entry-level qualifying Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, OR
  • Graduate from an APTA-approved Baccalaureate program with 2 years of proven work and continuing education experience equivalent to a Master's level knowledge base.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Physical Therapy (based on education and work experience requirements).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Job Description

• Provide outpatient Physical Therapy evaluations and treatments focused on improving patients' functional abilities.
• Responsible for patient assessment, evaluation, establishing plans of care, and therapeutic interventions for a wide range of ages and diagnoses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including attending care conferences and communicating with referring providers and nurses.
• Document patient encounters, treatment plans, recommendations, and prognoses according to hospital policies.
• Supervise and direct support staff, students, or interns as needed.
• Develop and implement patient education and home exercise programs to promote self-care and independence.
• Assist senior staff with administrative duties, clinic operations, and specialty/research areas.
• Maintain clinical supplies and equipment, and stay current with billing procedures (Medicare, Medicaid, third-party payers).
• Educate staff and patients/families on therapy issues and therapeutic exercises.
• Participate in clinical education, in-services, and continuing education activities.
• Adhere to regulatory and practice standards set by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Follow confidentiality, quality assurance, and safety standards.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work may involve small spaces, fast pace, and interaction with diverse and sometimes challenging personalities.
• Exposure to infectious organisms possible; use of precautions and protective equipment required.
• Potential exposure to latex in the workplace.
• Physically demanding: may require repetitive or heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) and various physical positions.
• Services may be provided in multiple settings including inpatient, outpatient, off-site, community events, home visits, and remote locations.
• Occasional travel to remote areas by boat or plane for multiple days, possibly in harsh weather conditions.

Additional Notes

• Must have flu vaccinations.
• Start date contingent on fingerprint processing (approximately 5 weeks after submission).
• Must live at least 50 miles away from the facility location to be eligible.
• This position is covered under the Indian Child Protection Act.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology, assessment techniques, and treatment planning.
• Skilled in fitting and training patients with adaptive devices (splints, braces, orthoses, durable medical equipment).
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to explain complex PT concepts in simple terms.
• Proficient with computers and multiple software applications relevant to clinical documentation and billing.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in patient care, workplace safety, and employee relations.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.