Physical Therapist - Providence Valdez

Physical Therapist - Providence Valdez at Providence Health and Services summary:

The Physical Therapist at Providence Valdez Medical Center evaluates patients and designs therapeutic programs to aid recovery and treatment. They coordinate patient care, oversee therapy assistants, and collaborate with physicians while adhering to professional standards and department policies. This role requires adaptability to changing patient needs and ongoing professional development in a patient-focused healthcare environment.

Description

The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates the patient's condition and develops appropriate therapeutic programs to assist in the patient's recovery and treatment of the condition.

Providence Valdez Medical Center (PVMC) consists of two departments, the Critical Access Hospital which is licensed for 11 beds and the Extended Care Center that is licensed for 10 beds. This department is responsible for providing rehabilitation services to the community and the long term care residents.

The Physical Therapist coordinates the care of patients and gives directions to the P.T. Assistants and Rehab Aides and consults and communicates with the physician and DPCS. The overall patient care activities of this position are clearly defined in department policies, procedures, and schedules and in standards of the profession. The incumbent provides care within the boundaries of physician orders and department procedures and policies.

The major challenges of this position are dealing with constant changing and varying patient needs and with keeping skills and knowledge up to date in this changing environment.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Valdez Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

We are hiring for the following Physical Therapist positions at Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, AK!

• Physical Therapist - Full-Time (1.0 FTE, Day Shift, 40 Hours Per Week) - $5,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external hires, and Relocation Assistance available for eligible hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive an invite with additional screening questions from our Hire Vue system!

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training Graduation from a course of study approved by the Council of Medical Education.
• Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Or
• Master's Degree Physical Therapy Or
• Ph.D. Physical Therapy
• Upon hire:
  Alaska Physical Therapist License
• Upon hire:
  National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience.

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