Physical Therapist

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)!

Hours:  Full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary Range: Depends on experience

Type of Employment: In-person, not a remote position

What You'll Do:

• Provide physical therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning, and implementation, related documentation and communication. 


• Treat a variety of diagnoses while partnering with other members of our care team. 


• Provide outcome focused care, treatments should enhance strength, range of motion, flexibility, mechanical alignment, and minimize pain or discomfort to improve function.
  


• Responsible for evaluating patients, identifying the therapy diagnosis and formulating therapy treatment plans and goals in collaboration with patient/partners


• Explain treatment to patients and prepare them for treatment


• Maintain accurate patient records and chart notes in our EHR system


• Comply with quality, safety, and infection-prevention protocols, as well as all federal and state regulations


• Work cooperatively with the primary care provider, offering consultation where necessary.


• Referring patients for other SVTHW services as needed


• Maintain Continuing Education requirements as defined by state license criteria and national board certification, read trade journals, and keep up-to-date on industry practices and regulations


• Assist in developing and delivering patient education and handouts to enhance patient/partner experience


• Participate in developing systems of delivery to assure efficient and comprehensive patient care and strengthen a Team approach


• Promote communication and program development by participating in clinic meetings as scheduled


• Be able to travel as needed to other communities including to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip, but inclement weather may require an overnight stay.


• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment background check including fingerprinting.

What You'll Need: 

• Graduate of an accredited PT program required


• 1+ Year(s) Physical Therapy experience required


• 1+ Year(s) manual therapy required


• Preferred but not required: Experience in a community health center
  


• Preferred but not required: Tribal experience
  

What You'll Get:

• 11 Paid Holidays per year


• 12 Days of Sick Leave per year


• 15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual, more days with more years of service)


• FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance, a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.


• Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.


• Group life insurance, minimum benefit is $50,000 and up to 2x your annual salary to a maximum of $250K.


• Long term disability insurance


• Employer matching 401K, 5% match, effective January 1 or July 1, following one year of employment.


• Wellness Incentive Program, up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees, or $150 for part-time employees, effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes, active wear, exercise equipment, gym membership, CSA food boxes and more!

About Us:

Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare, social services, economic development, education, and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula, from Seldovia and beyond, including Homer and Anchor Point. 

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Tara at 907-435-3217 or email [email protected].