Physical Therapist

Matrix Providers is hiring a Physical Therapist to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska.

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Compensation: This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly OR This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements: The Physical Therapist must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates before January 1, 2002.
• Education: Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.

Job Summary:

• Perform a full range of physical therapist services by the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF.
• Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
• Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
• Administer traction to relieve pain using traction equipment.
• Record treatment, response, and progress in the patient's chart and automated systems.
• Coordinate treatment with physicians and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions to the treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
• Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promoting positive health behaviors.

Matrix Providers will never request any form of payment from candidates in exchange for consideration for employment. Furthermore, all communication from Matrix Providers will be conducted exclusively