Therapist Physical Therapist

Job Title

• Therapist - Physical Therapist

Location

• Bethel, AK

Schedule / Job Type

• Days, Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient physical therapy care across all age groups within the scope of Alaska’s physical therapy practice.
• Incorporate evidence-based medicine into personalized patient treatment plans.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, uphold patient care ethics, and respect cultural diversity during service delivery.
• Adapt patient care plans considering age-specific and individual patient needs.
• Utilize appropriate therapy modalities and equipment, including whirlpools, ultrasound, electric stimulation, and therapeutic exercise tools, both in hospital and village settings.
• Collaborate effectively with medical staff, peers, and community members, including those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Maintain accurate documentation and medical correspondence related to patient care.
• Access and interpret medical literature to enhance treatment effectiveness.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing, including with non-English speaking populations.
• Operate standard office and medical equipment, as well as basic MS Office applications and internet resources for research and documentation purposes.
• Solve practical problems and interpret various instructions in written, oral, or visual formats.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Valid Alaska state license in good standing as a Physical Therapist, or current FSBPT paperwork enabling work as a Student Physical Therapist while preparing for licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to interpret medical and scientific literature and communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Hospital-based experience.
• Comfort working with diverse populations in rural or village settings.
• Experience operating physical therapy equipment such as whirlpools and ultrasound devices.

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated health team committed to serving diverse communities in Alaska.
• Gain valuable experience delivering impactful physical therapy in both hospital and village environments within a supportive, mission-driven organization.