PT - Therapy
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
Ketchikan, AK
Full Job Description:
CROSS POSTING OF JOB ID 3013322
Day position 4x10s, NO on-call required,
Top 10 Diagnosis:
Will need a reliable vehicle.
Avg daily census 26
Community based in Patient's home with office on campus.
Job Description
Physical Therapist
• Home Health Start Date: ASAP (4 weeks from offer for compliance requirements) Shift: 5x8 days
• Mon
• Fri
• 0800-1630 (start time can flex) Years of Experience REQ: 1 year Home Health / OA. 1 yr epic preferred. Certs REQ: Alaska PT License and BLS required. First-Timers Accepted: Yes IF has OASIS experience Weekend REQ: No Is on-call REQ? No Will the clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? May float hospice if needed Floating Req to Sister Facilities: No Open to accommodating block schedule? Yes, M-F Locals Accepted: No Pending State License Accepted: Alaska PT License required. RTO Restrictions: No Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week Top 10 Procedures/Scans: COPD, CHF, Ortho procedures including joint replacements, neuro diseases Job Summary Responsible for the evaluation of patients, determining plan-of-care and goals of treatment, participating in treatment of patients within the scope of Physical Therapy. May provide oversight to therapy assistants and/or students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; may provide supervision to therapy aides and/or volunteers. Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient. Essential Functions Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation, and team members. Provides patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate. Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource. May mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, physical therapist assistants, and/or therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to students. Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities. May participate in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Required: Physical Therapy or Master's Degree Required: Physical Therapy or Doctorate Degree Required: Physical Therapy. accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or closely related field (foreign equivalent accepted) Experience Credentials Required : Physical Therapist
• Alaska and Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support Skills General knowledge of field and ability to utilize library resource appropriately (Required) Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required) Strong organizational and analytical skills (Required) Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment (Required) Ability to assess patients conditions and exercise independent judgment (Required) Modified Time:12/8/2025 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Adam Raize Account Manager Email: Adam.Raize@ayahealthcare.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Required
• Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Required
• No Exemptions Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience :
• Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience :
• LTAC Experience :
• Trauma Level I Experience :
• Trauma Level II Experience :
• Travel Experience Required :
• Certifications : BLS, State licensedSkills : Adaptive Devices, AROM/AAROM/PROM, Assessment, Assistive Devices, Body Mechanics, Breathing Techniques, Cardiopulmonary, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cognitive disorders, Compression devices for lymphedema*, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Dementia/Alzheimer s, Discharge, Evaluation, Extremity Mobilization, Gait belt, Gait training, Geriatrics*, Hip fractures/injuries, Home Exercise Program, Home Health*, Hospital bed, Hoyer lift*, Identifying Environmental Barriers, Knee injuries/tendinopathy, LE Amputations*, Long Term Goals, Low back pain, Lower extremity prosthetics*, Lymphedema management*, Medications, Multiple Sclerosis*, Muscular dystrophy*, Myofascial Release*, Neurology*, OASIS*, Orthopedics, Osteoarthritis, Pain assessment, Parkinson s disease, Patient family education, Pelvic floor training*, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)*, Plan of Care, Post Stroke Rehabilitation, Prosthetic training*, Reassessments, Rheumatoid Arthritis*, Rolling Walker, Safety and injury prevention, Sciatica, Sensory response, Short Term Goals, Signs & Symptoms physical, sexual, psychological abuse, Sit to stand lift*, Sliding boards, Spinal cord injury*, Standard Walker, Strength testing, Supplemental oxygen delivery*, Time Management, Total hip replacement, Total knee replacement, Traumatic Brain injury*, UE Amputations*, Upper extremity prosthetics*, Vestibular*, Vital Sign monitoring, Wheelchair Assessment*, Wound care*, OASIS* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days :
• Patient Ratios Nights :
• Patient Ratios Weekends :
• Float Required :
• Call Required :
• Weekend Coverage :
• Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract :
• Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours :
• Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 26 Number of Visits Per Day : 4 Number of Rooms :
• Number of Beds :
• Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Interpretation Services, Social Services Patient Diagnoses : Top 10 Diagnosis: COPD, CHF, Ortho procedures including joint replacements, neuro diseases Special Procedures/Unit Details : Community based in Patient's home with office on campus. Avg daily census 26 Special Equipment :
• #Tier4 Travel Compliance SSN DOB RTO: 3 days for auto offers, 7 days for regular offers All RTO must be presented for review/approval BEFORE signing; any RTO needed after signing will not be approved. Some holidays okay depending on unit Amount of experience required is dependent on unit, please refer to the UD/UA and Job Descriptions Must have applied/ proof that they have applied for Washington state license at time of submission. DO NOT need in hand, just proof of application , Must be fully vaccinated, booster is NOT required to submit. References: 2 references from the last two years required with submission, at least one reference must be a supervisor reference (reference from Charge Nurse acceptable as supervisor reference) Local Radius: 60 miles Local Rule: not accepted Candidates are expected to float to different units as needed. Please reference the UA/UD s for more details. (Please note
• Riverbend facilities may float to University District facilities . Not common but occasionally for desperate unites) Please attach all required certs (refer to UD/UA and Job Description for list of required certs) Epic Exp.: Please refer to UA/UD and Job Descriptions, dependent on unit. Background Policy: Please provide a traveler statement for any background or license hits. The facility typically asks if they feel remorseful . They will not accept any travelers with more than one DUI Return Staff Policy: Travelers must be separated from the PeaceHealth System for at least a year before returning as a traveler. Modules: Modules are not required Please answer these questions when submitting your candidate (required to submit) Fully Vaccinated: Yes/No Epic experience: Yes/No Epic experience is not required but this information is needed for the facility (unless the job description specifically requires it) Epic experience in the last year: Yes/No Previous PeaceHealth employees (travel/perm): Yes/No if yes which facility when Temp/Perm license in hand : Yes/No if no you must answer YES to next question attach proof of application and you acknowledge that start date could be up to 8 weeks out Temp/Perm license applied for: Yes/No (because temp/perm in hand) Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceSSNDOBRTO: 3 days for auto offers, 7 days for regular offers All RTO must be presented for review/approval BEFORE signing; any RTO needed after signing will not be approved. Some holidays okay depending on unitAmount of experience required is dependent on unit, please refer to the UD/UA and Job DescriptionsMust have applied/ proof that they have applied for Washington state license at time of submission. DO NOT need in hand, just proof of application,Must be fully vaccinated, booster is NOT required to submit.References: 2 references from the last two years required with submission, at least one reference must be a supervisor reference (reference from Charge Nurse acceptable as supervisor reference)Local Radius: 60 milesLocal Rule: not acceptedCandidates are expected to float to different units as needed. Please reference the UA/UD s for more details. (Please note
• Riverbend facilities may float to University District facilities. Not common but occasionally for desperate unites)Please attach all required certs (refer to UD/UA and Job Description for list of required certs)Epic Exp.: Please refer to UA/UD and Job Descriptions, dependent on unit.Background Policy: Please provide a traveler statement for any background or license hits. The facility typically asks if they feel remorseful . They will not accept any travelers with more than one DUIReturn Staff Policy: Travelers must be separated from the PeaceHealth System for at least a year before returning as a traveler.Modules:Modules are not required Please answer these questions when submitting your candidate (required to submit)Fully Vaccinated: Yes/NoEpic experience: Yes/NoEpic experience is not required but this information is needed for the facility (unless the job description specifically requires it) Epic experience in the last year: Yes/NoPrevious PeaceHealth employees (travel/perm): Yes/No if yes which facility & whenTemp/Perm license in hand: Yes/No if no you must answer YES to next question & attach proof of application and you acknowledge that start date could be up to 8 weeks out Temp/Perm license applied for: Yes/No (because temp/perm in hand)
• Home Health Start Date: ASAP (4 weeks from offer for compliance requirements) Shift: 5x8 days
• Mon
• Fri
• 0800-1630 (start time can flex) Years of Experience REQ: 1 year Home Health / OA. 1 yr epic preferred. Certs REQ: Alaska PT License and BLS required. First-Timers Accepted: Yes IF has OASIS experience Weekend REQ: No Is on-call REQ? No Will the clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? May float hospice if needed Floating Req to Sister Facilities: No Open to accommodating block schedule? Yes, M-F Locals Accepted: No Pending State License Accepted: Alaska PT License required. RTO Restrictions: No Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week Top 10 Procedures/Scans: COPD, CHF, Ortho procedures including joint replacements, neuro diseases Job Summary Responsible for the evaluation of patients, determining plan-of-care and goals of treatment, participating in treatment of patients within the scope of Physical Therapy. May provide oversight to therapy assistants and/or students in following the plan-of-care and treatment of patients appropriate to the age of the patient served; may provide supervision to therapy aides and/or volunteers. Works as part of a patient care team toward the best outcomes for the patient. Essential Functions Evaluates assigned patients and establishes a treatment plan and goals, using data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observation, and team members. Provides patient treatment according to plan of care and modifies plan to meet patient needs, and updates plan as appropriate. Completes documentation accurately, timely, according to regulatory and state licensure requirements, and within professional standards. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals as necessary to ensure smooth continuous care of the patients. May act as a liaison with nursing, medical and other therapy staffs to facilitate problem solving and coordination of other services and act as an educational resource. May mentor and provide oversight to new caregivers, physical therapist assistants, and/or therapy aides. Provides clinical instruction and training to students. Recommends and participates in development of new services and programs, quality improvement and monitoring activities. May participate in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services, caregiver orientation and other professional activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree Required: Physical Therapy or Master's Degree Required: Physical Therapy or Doctorate Degree Required: Physical Therapy. accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education or closely related field (foreign equivalent accepted) Experience Credentials Required : Physical Therapist
• Alaska and Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support Skills General knowledge of field and ability to utilize library resource appropriately (Required) Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Required) Strong organizational and analytical skills (Required) Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and display flexibility in a fast paced and changing work environment (Required) Ability to assess patients conditions and exercise independent judgment (Required) Modified Time:12/8/2025 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Adam Raize Account Manager Email: Adam.Raize@ayahealthcare.com COVID-19 Vaccine: Required
• Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Required
• No Exemptions Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience :
• Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience :
• LTAC Experience :
• Trauma Level I Experience :
• Trauma Level II Experience :
• Travel Experience Required :
• Certifications : BLS, State licensedSkills : Adaptive Devices, AROM/AAROM/PROM, Assessment, Assistive Devices, Body Mechanics, Breathing Techniques, Cardiopulmonary, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cognitive disorders, Compression devices for lymphedema*, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Dementia/Alzheimer s, Discharge, Evaluation, Extremity Mobilization, Gait belt, Gait training, Geriatrics*, Hip fractures/injuries, Home Exercise Program, Home Health*, Hospital bed, Hoyer lift*, Identifying Environmental Barriers, Knee injuries/tendinopathy, LE Amputations*, Long Term Goals, Low back pain, Lower extremity prosthetics*, Lymphedema management*, Medications, Multiple Sclerosis*, Muscular dystrophy*, Myofascial Release*, Neurology*, OASIS*, Orthopedics, Osteoarthritis, Pain assessment, Parkinson s disease, Patient family education, Pelvic floor training*, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)*, Plan of Care, Post Stroke Rehabilitation, Prosthetic training*, Reassessments, Rheumatoid Arthritis*, Rolling Walker, Safety and injury prevention, Sciatica, Sensory response, Short Term Goals, Signs & Symptoms physical, sexual, psychological abuse, Sit to stand lift*, Sliding boards, Spinal cord injury*, Standard Walker, Strength testing, Supplemental oxygen delivery*, Time Management, Total hip replacement, Total knee replacement, Traumatic Brain injury*, UE Amputations*, Upper extremity prosthetics*, Vestibular*, Vital Sign monitoring, Wheelchair Assessment*, Wound care*, OASIS* Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days :
• Patient Ratios Nights :
• Patient Ratios Weekends :
• Float Required :
• Call Required :
• Weekend Coverage :
• Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract :
• Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours :
• Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 26 Number of Visits Per Day : 4 Number of Rooms :
• Number of Beds :
• Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Interpretation Services, Social Services Patient Diagnoses : Top 10 Diagnosis: COPD, CHF, Ortho procedures including joint replacements, neuro diseases Special Procedures/Unit Details : Community based in Patient's home with office on campus. Avg daily census 26 Special Equipment :
• #Tier4 Travel Compliance SSN DOB RTO: 3 days for auto offers, 7 days for regular offers All RTO must be presented for review/approval BEFORE signing; any RTO needed after signing will not be approved. Some holidays okay depending on unit Amount of experience required is dependent on unit, please refer to the UD/UA and Job Descriptions Must have applied/ proof that they have applied for Washington state license at time of submission. DO NOT need in hand, just proof of application , Must be fully vaccinated, booster is NOT required to submit. References: 2 references from the last two years required with submission, at least one reference must be a supervisor reference (reference from Charge Nurse acceptable as supervisor reference) Local Radius: 60 miles Local Rule: not accepted Candidates are expected to float to different units as needed. Please reference the UA/UD s for more details. (Please note
• Riverbend facilities may float to University District facilities . Not common but occasionally for desperate unites) Please attach all required certs (refer to UD/UA and Job Description for list of required certs) Epic Exp.: Please refer to UA/UD and Job Descriptions, dependent on unit. Background Policy: Please provide a traveler statement for any background or license hits. The facility typically asks if they feel remorseful . They will not accept any travelers with more than one DUI Return Staff Policy: Travelers must be separated from the PeaceHealth System for at least a year before returning as a traveler. Modules: Modules are not required Please answer these questions when submitting your candidate (required to submit) Fully Vaccinated: Yes/No Epic experience: Yes/No Epic experience is not required but this information is needed for the facility (unless the job description specifically requires it) Epic experience in the last year: Yes/No Previous PeaceHealth employees (travel/perm): Yes/No if yes which facility when Temp/Perm license in hand : Yes/No if no you must answer YES to next question attach proof of application and you acknowledge that start date could be up to 8 weeks out Temp/Perm license applied for: Yes/No (because temp/perm in hand) Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceSSNDOBRTO: 3 days for auto offers, 7 days for regular offers All RTO must be presented for review/approval BEFORE signing; any RTO needed after signing will not be approved. Some holidays okay depending on unitAmount of experience required is dependent on unit, please refer to the UD/UA and Job DescriptionsMust have applied/ proof that they have applied for Washington state license at time of submission. DO NOT need in hand, just proof of application,Must be fully vaccinated, booster is NOT required to submit.References: 2 references from the last two years required with submission, at least one reference must be a supervisor reference (reference from Charge Nurse acceptable as supervisor reference)Local Radius: 60 milesLocal Rule: not acceptedCandidates are expected to float to different units as needed. Please reference the UA/UD s for more details. (Please note
• Riverbend facilities may float to University District facilities. Not common but occasionally for desperate unites)Please attach all required certs (refer to UD/UA and Job Description for list of required certs)Epic Exp.: Please refer to UA/UD and Job Descriptions, dependent on unit.Background Policy: Please provide a traveler statement for any background or license hits. The facility typically asks if they feel remorseful . They will not accept any travelers with more than one DUIReturn Staff Policy: Travelers must be separated from the PeaceHealth System for at least a year before returning as a traveler.Modules:Modules are not required Please answer these questions when submitting your candidate (required to submit)Fully Vaccinated: Yes/NoEpic experience: Yes/NoEpic experience is not required but this information is needed for the facility (unless the job description specifically requires it) Epic experience in the last year: Yes/NoPrevious PeaceHealth employees (travel/perm): Yes/No if yes which facility & whenTemp/Perm license in hand: Yes/No if no you must answer YES to next question & attach proof of application and you acknowledge that start date could be up to 8 weeks out Temp/Perm license applied for: Yes/No (because temp/perm in hand)