$100,000 - $140,000 a year

Key Responsibilities

-Provide direct patient care through evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of physical therapy services for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

-Assess patient physical capabilities, limitations, and functional goals; develop individualized, goal-oriented treatment plans.

-Deliver therapeutic interventions designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and promote rehabilitation.

-Modify treatment approaches based on ongoing assessment of patient progress and response to therapy.

-Consult and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams regarding patient care, discharge planning, and equipment needs.

-Educate patients and families on conditions, therapeutic techniques, injury prevention, and overall wellness.

-Accurately document all patient encounters, evaluations, treatments, and outcomes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) in compliance with IHS, Joint Commission, and CMS documentation standards.

-Participate in peer review activities and quality assurance initiatives as required.

-Comply with all IHS policies, procedures, safety protocols, infection control standards, and Federal Code of Conduct.

-Maintain cultural awareness and demonstrate respect for American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and practices.

Required Qualifications

Education

-Degree or diploma from an accredited physical therapy program approved by a state accrediting agency.

Licensure & Certification

-Current, valid, unrestricted Physical Therapist license issued by a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

-Passed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).

-Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

-Valid state driver’s license.

Experience

-Minimum of 36 months of professional physical therapy experience, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer and Supervising Physical Therapist.

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