Interim Physical Therapy Manager

Bethel, Alaska

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Manages a hospital-based inpatient and outpatient physical therapy clinic. Demonstrates a commitment to YKHC’s five corporate pillars of excellence including patient centered excellence, employee focus, Alaska Native workforce development, community & partner satisfaction, and financial viability. Supports medical staff and participates in interdisciplinary team functions. Promotes a team atmosphere and the professional development of all department staff. Provides patient care as needed including skilled physical therapy evaluations and establishment of treatment plans.

Optimizes department revenue streams and manages department expenses to promote financial viability. Balances expectations for reports, audits, and tracking measures with other clinic demands. Promotes and adheres to appropriate compliance with all corporate, state, and federal governing body guidelines for a physical therapy practice. Coordinates an orthopedic specialty field clinic, including screening and prioritizing of all referrals. Collaborates with corporate teams to build administrative processes.

Supports the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation’s mission statement.

Minimum Education:

Must have Bachelor's Degree or higher from an Accredited program in Physical Therapy.

Minimum Experience:

Four (4) years active, full-time patient care experience. Previous managerial experience preferred.

License, Certification, Registration:
In addition must be licensed in good standing in Alaska as a Physical Therapist. Current BLS.

Office equipment (i.e. computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine). Hospital based:
Standard Physical Therapy Department environment, includes hi-lo tables, therapeutic exercise equipment, ultrasound and electric stimulation modalities, etc. Village-based:
Usually a treatment table is provided. Therapist brings out what is needed for patient care (theraband, ultrasound, etc.). Travel is accomplished in small, non-pressurized planes.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, detailed correspondence, and computerized documentation. Ability to write prolific and professional correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small or large group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to communicate effectively with members of a different culture who may or may not speak English.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to understand simple spreadsheet formulas.

Computer

Skills:

Ability to create, edit, critique and publish written correspondence in a professional manner commensurate with audience and purpose. Able to use MS Excel to create and edit spreadsheets and graphs. Able to create professional MS Power Point presentations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving many concrete variables in advanced administrative and patient care situations.

• Supervise a physical therapy clinic staff of 4 or more people including one department secretary and 3 or more staff physical therapists.
• Conduct periodic employee evaluations and assess merit.
• Ensure that the department is compliant with Medicare regulations as well as state and federal guidelines for hospital-based care and the profession of physical therapy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of revenue streams at all times.
• Educate staff on financial viability measures.
• Reviews documentation for quality and compliance.
• Educates staff on documentation quality and billing regulation changes.
• Appropriately manages personnel concerns and resolves conflicts.
• Schedules regular…