Physical Therapist – Rehabilitation
Sitka, AK
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Rehabilitation Therapy)

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

Job Summary

Provide inpatient and outpatient physical therapy evaluations and treatments focused on improving patients' functional abilities. Work in a 25-bed critical access hospital and community settings, including home visits and remote locations. Occasional multi-day travel by boat or small plane in potentially harsh weather conditions is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, and develop physical therapy treatment plans with goals for a diverse patient population.
• Implement, supervise, and modify therapy plans to optimize patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, attend care conferences, and communicate patient status.
• Document patient encounters, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress according to hospital policies.
• Provide patient and family education, including home exercise programs tailored to individual needs.
• Direct support staff, students, or interns as needed.
• Assist with clinic operations, administrative tasks, and specialty/research areas.
• Participate in community health programs, including off-site clinics, senior centers, schools, and home assessments.
• Educate staff and provide therapy consultations, presentations, and in-services.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, licensure, and professional standards (APTA).
• Adhere to confidentiality, quality assurance, and cultural sensitivity standards.

Required Qualifications

• Active Alaska Physical Therapist license at time of submission.
• Entry-level qualifying Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, or Baccalaureate with 2 years of relevant work and continuing education experience equivalent to a Master’s level.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have flu vaccinations and submit fingerprint cards upon acceptance.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Physical Therapy or equivalent education and continuing education.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology, assessment techniques, and treatment planning.
• Proficient in fitting and training patients with adaptive devices and durable medical equipment.
• Effective communication skills for diverse audiences including patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to use information technology and multiple software applications.
• Physical ability to safely deliver treatment and assist patient mobility, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Sound judgment in patient care, workplace safety, and employee relations.
• Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and ability to work with diverse populations.

Work Environment and Additional Information

• Work may involve small spaces, fast pace, and interaction with a variety of personalities.
• Exposure to infectious organisms possible; use of protective equipment required.
• Latex may be present in the workplace.
• Services provided in inpatient, outpatient, community, home, and remote settings.
• Occasional travel to remote locations by boat or plane for multiple days, possibly in harsh weather.
• Position covered under the Indian Child Protection Act.

This position requires a dedicated physical therapist comfortable with a variety of clinical settings and occasional travel in challenging environments.