Physical Therapists - Temporary

Overview: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center is a tobacco free workplace.Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center (FMH/DC), a non-profit facility, is owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation and managed by Banner Health. For more than 30 years, the community has been the backbone of FMH/DC. From the initial investment - equivalent to $100 for every man, woman and child living in Fairbanks - to its continued support over the years, the community has enabled FMH/DC to constantly expand and enhance its technologies and services. As the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's Interior, FMH/DC strives to promote health throughout the region and reaches out to serve in any way we can. From maternity to cancer treatment, patients can count on the medical help they need. At the heart of FMH/DC is our highly skilled and compassionate staff. We recruit and retain a team of talented professionals dedicated to serving our community. At FMH/DC, we're keeping our promise to provide patients with the best health care, an expert staff, and the latest technology - while always remembering the importance of a kind word and a caring spirit. After all, our patients are also our neighbors and friends. FMH/DC is a JCAHO-accredited facility with 162 licensed beds and, on average, a 1-3 nurse-to-patient ratio. FMH/DC is nationally recognized and considered one of the finest hospitals in the U.S. for a community of its size. Founded on a philosophy and passion for meeting community needs, we strive to provide the best possible care to everyone we serve. This position's primary role is to provide physical therapy service intervention through evaluation of the patient/resident's condition, and development and implementation of an individualized therapeutic treatment program promoting recovery. All treatment programs are developed and performed within the guidelines of department policy and professional standards. Throughout the patient/resident assessment and treatment the Physical Therapist maintains records on each individual treated. This position demonstrates competence in the care/treatment of patients in the age groups served by the area(s) in which it functions. The Physical Therapist position participates in the necessary professional activities to maintain licensure and strives for excellence in clinical practice and communication skills. This position trains and monitors the daily activities of the Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer and Rehab Services Aide, and provides input to the Rehabilitation Services Manager regarding their performance. Position available: Temporary Full-Time Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Evaluates patients, develops appropriate treatment plans as ordered by physician or other referral source, and administers and reevaluates treatment plans to help assure maximum patient benefit from the treatment program. Educates patients and/or family/caregiver to promote patient participation and attainment of therapeutic program goals. Provides training and work direction to Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer and students to assure that these positions are able to properly perform work assigned in the Physical Therapy area. Completes electronic or paper client record documentation and billing information, according to the professional standards of the department. Participates in interdisciplinary team planning. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions. Presents educational programs/in-services for the department, hospital or community. Participates in new program development. Qualifications: Current Alaska Physical Therapist license; graduation from Physical Therapist baccalaureate, masters or doctorate degree program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (Foreign trained therapists receive equivalency evaluations during licensure process). Must be able to communicate effectively, in both oral and written formats. EOE/AA Address: US-AK-Fairbanks Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project Job Category: Medical/Health The choice is yours. Explorethe facility,speacialty,andbenefits you want and apply online by visitingBannerHealth.com To speak to a recruiter Monday-Friday call 866-377-JOBS(5627)between 7am-7pm EOE. Banner Health supportsa Drug Free work environment.