SUMMARY

Responsible for planning and administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients. Services may be provided in both a clinical and school environment.

JOB DUTIES

Provides skilled physical therapy treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of patients.

Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending follow-up programs.

Promptly and thoroughly documents and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries.

Maintain patient records confidentially.

Records treatment charges daily and completes charge tickets in accurate and timely manner.

Supervises and directs Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and related activities as requested.

Complies with the Alaska State Physical Therapy statues, codes and regulations.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.

Maintain work area, exam rooms and supplies.

Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.

Follows all of Copper River Native Association policies and procedures.

Adhere to employer work practices as described in TDC Occupational Blood Born Exposure Plan policy.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Copper River Native Association physicians, staff and management.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Copper River School District staff and management.

Keep regular clinic hours as approved by Manager.

Attends meetings as requested.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program.

Current Alaska State Physical Therapist license.

One year as a Physical Therapist or comparable internship.

Other Requirements (Education and Experience)

Certification/Licensure: CPR certification for Health Care Providers.

Skills:

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures.

Thorough knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices.

Working knowledge of computer programs and/or electronic health record systems.

Other Requirements:

Maintain current CPR.

Maintain current Alaska State licensure for physical therapy.

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Copper River Native Association, Inc.

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