Mobile Health Team Inc, is a Nurse owned staffing agency that focuses on meeting the needs of our healthcare professionals by offering a variety of placement options, flexible scheduling and competitive pay.
We are currently looking for experienced, hardworking and compassionate Healthcare Professionals to join us and help bridge the staffing gap in all aspects of the healthcare system. We offer PRN, Contract and permanent positions.
Mobile Health Team Inc., staffing agency has openings for Physical Therapist. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.
Assignment Start Date: 08/19/2024 (This is an August Start date)
- 13 Week Duration | Days | 5x8-hour shifts | 40hrs
Travel Offer:
- Estimated Weekly Total: $3,550
- Stipend included: $2,590
- Hourly Pay: $24, O.T: 26.40
- Travel reimbursement: $500
- Housing provided at $16.5/Hr. (If you want)
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Evaluate, plan and implement physical therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return the patient to his/her maximum function. Follow The Christ Hospital and department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.
Job Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of musculoskeletal physiology including active/passive range of motion, gait, strength, biomechanics and mental cognition in order to administer a variety of standardized assessments, being able to select the most appropriate test for a specific client and implement treatments accordingly.
- Knowledge in various techniques for providing sound assessments, evaluations, treatment planning, and treatments for patients presenting various diagnosis with functional deficits among the general population.
- Knowledge of various regulations and practice standards as they relate to PT including billing mechanisms (Medicaid, Medicare and third party payers) that may be available for patient equipment and services.
- PT treatment skills: Skill to utilize, properly fit and train patients with adaptive devices. Including but not limited to splints, braces, orthosis, seating equipment, durable medical equipment and ADL assistive device
- Skills in expressing self clearly and effectively in written and spoken communication, such as in both daily documentation of written reports, client progress notes, narrative summaries, as well as in training clinical and non-clinical staff; consulting with upper management, outside agencies, organizations, and subordinates; networking with other providers in the community; and proficient in public speaking.
- Skills utilizing information technology. Proficiency with computers including multiple software applications, interface with multiple programs. Uses of new technologies such as laptops, tablets and imaging devices.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, teachers, community members and non-PT/OT service professionals, persons of any level of understanding. Including the ability to translate complex PT/OT service diagnoses, evaluations, and therapies into simple oral and written language that others can understand.
- Must have the physical ability to deliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility while keeping patients and self safe: allowing the therapist to work effectively with patients and their families for proven therapeutic progress
- Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of employment such as patient care, work place safety and employee relations.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Entry level qualifying masters or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from a accredited program or graduate from an APTA approved program of Physical Therapy at the Baccalaureate level with 2 years proven work and Continuing Education experience that indicates applicant has mastered the knowledge base that would typically be taught in a master’s program.
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of Alaska
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Valid Driver’s license.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- BLS (AHA)
- Licensed to practice Physical Therapy.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Masters or Degree in physical therapy from approved APTA school.
You NEED to also apply directly on our website using this link: https://mobilehealthstaffing.com/quick-apply/
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
Pay: $3,550.00 per week
Benefits:
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Please, provide the best means of communicating with you.
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- License to practice Physical Therapy (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wrangell, AK: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person