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Providence Physical Therapist (AK Region Float) in Anchorage, Alaska
Description:
Providence is calling a Physical Therapist (Physical Therapy, Days, 1.0 FTE) to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska. We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all - especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
This is an Alaska Region Float position with the expectation to cover locations in Seward, Valdez and Anchorage
In this position you will:
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate physical therapy under the prescription of a physician licensed in the State of Alaska
Communicate with team members and outside agencies to identify patient needs, changes, overall condition of patient, and determine future levels of care
Contact vendors for durable medical equipment needs
Assist in coordinating discharge plan
Document evaluation, plan, care delivered and outcomes according to hospital and department standards
Provide patient, family and community education
Demonstrate safe use and knowledge of equipment in home department
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position include:
Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Alaska
BLS required within 30 days of hire
Preferred qualification for this position include:
- Experience and credentials in sub-specialty
About Providence Alaska Medical Center
Providence Health & Services Alaska is among nation’s best employers for healthy lifestyles! The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of large U.S. employers, has honored Providence Alaska for its commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging our caregivers (employees) and families to support and maintain healthy lifestyles. Mountain-Pacific Quality Health has awarded Providence Alaska Medical Center with its Quality Achievement Award for high-quality care in the areas of heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical infection prevention. This is the highest honor awarded by Mountain-Pacific.
As the state’s largest hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center provides full-service, comprehensive care to all Alaskans, a role unmatched by any other in the state. Within our community, you will find top notch ski resorts, kayaking, and wildlife. Enjoying the outdoors is just one of many reasons to live in and explore Alaska!
For information on our comprehensive range of benefits, visit:
http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/
Our Mission
As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
About Us
Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Physical Therapy
Location: Alaska-Anchorage
Req ID: 291467