What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANMC Physical Therapist Assistant position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium?
Salary: 26.81-33.52 :USD
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
- Discounted Pet Insurance.
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Twelve Paid Holidays.
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a saltwater pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
- Emergency Travel Assistance.
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary:
- Under general supervision, assesses, treats and evaluates patients who require physical therapy services in collaboration with physicians, other healthcare providers, and patient/family.
Responsibilities:
- Provides physical therapy assessment and treatment of patients in an accurate and timely manner per plan of care created by a licensed physical therapist.
- Frequently communicates with a licensed physical therapist on any positive or negative assessments noted in a patient’s treatment, at least once a week.
- Identifies if there are any changes needed in the patient’s plan of care and communicates the changes to a licensed physical therapist.
- Adheres to the regulatory and practice standards of physical therapy.
- Documents treatment outcomes and findings.
- May assist in coordination of patient discharge and equipment needs.
- Facilitates the acquisition of durable medical equipment/devices based patient and physical therapist assessment and CMS criteria for medical necessity.
- Educates patient/family with physical therapy exercises, activities and equipment following care plans created by a licensed physical therapist.
- Maintains statistical information of referrals and treatments.
- Supervises, trains and delegates activities of support staff, interns and volunteers.
- Develops staff skills and training plans. Provides patient, family and community education.
- Acts as clinical instructor for student physical therapist assistants; provides educational opportunities for volunteers to observe; and promotes the field of physical therapy.
- Participates in care conferences, rounds and various committees.
- Educates staff on physical therapy issues.
- Represents the organization at community and professional events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
- Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of physical therapy.
- Knowledge of direct patient care for physical therapy patients.
- Knowledge of equipment and instruments used in daily activities.
- Skill in assessing and treating physical therapy patients.
- Skill in using applicable equipment and instruments.
- Skill in effectively managing, leading and training staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
- Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Skill in critical thinking in the performance of physical therapy.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:
- An Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited college program.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:
- Non-supervisory – None
MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION:
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Alaska, or
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in another state, but must obtain State of Alaska license within 6 months of hire.
- Current Basic Life Support card required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class maybe required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
Salary : $27
