Staff Physical Therapist

Why Join KANA

Kodiak Area Native Association (KANA) is a Tribal health organization committed to elevating the lives of the people we serve. At KANA, employees are more than staff members; they are part of a mission driven team committed to meaningful work, community impact, and long-term growth.

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7% employer contribution beginning in year two, paid regardless of employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• 80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Access to 20+ medical plan options through federal OPM benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance at 2.5x annual salary
• AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Free gym membership to the KANA Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
• Leadership development and internal advancement opportunities
• Eligibility for IHS and NHSC loan repayment programs (role dependent)
• Potential temporary housing assistance for relocating employees, based on availability

Position Overview

Provides physical therapy evaluation, testing, assessment, documentation, and appropriate treatment of patients with primarily orthopedic/musculoskeletal complaints or problems. Plans and administers treatment to restore patient's function, alleviate pain, and prevent disability. Communicates with patients in remote villages via video teleconferencing (VTC) or in person to evaluate and treat as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the organization’s mission and goals, quality standards, and patient-centered medical home philosophy.
• Embraces KANA’s culture of serving the whole person through our provision of services. Incorporates KANA’s core values of Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride in all activities and decisions.
• Upholds KANA’s Code of Ethics by conducting professional activities with honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, and good faith in a manner that reflects positively upon the organization.
• Participates in the development of KANA’s Physical Therapy program, with a focus on continued quality improvement and patient access.
• Administers appropriate physical therapy treatment in an outpatient setting, consistent with the highest recognized quality standards and within the physical therapy scope of practice.
• Meets the patient's goals and needs and provide quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, and by collaborating with the patient’s medical team to optimize care and outcomes.
• Supports the patient in completing the treatment plan and accepting therapeutic devices by instructing, encouraging, and assisting the patient, understanding the impact of social determinants of health on the execution of a treatment plan, and enlisting the assistance of caregivers and other social supports as needed.
• Evaluates effects of physical therapy treatment and fit of prosthetic and orthotic devices by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress and recommending adjustments and modifications as appropriate.
• Assures continuation of therapeutic plan by designing home exercise programs, instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs, and recommending and/or providing assistive equipment.
• Participates as an integral member of the health division in the provision of healthcare services by collaborating with other health professionals to provide the patient complete and comprehensive care.
• Communicates effectively with patients, colleagues, management, and other KANA staff. Practice meaningful customer service skills addressing patient and staff needs courteously and promptly. Promote and maintain professional staff relationships.
• Represents KANA in a positive and respectful manner assisting in the promotion and maintenance of good public relations among staff, community groups, and professional organizations.
• Accurately documents patient care services by charting in patient electronic health records. Promptly provide coding, billing, or other financial information to KANA billing and finance staff.
• Maintains patient confidence and follow all policies and procedures related to the HIPAA privacy law and patient confidentiality.
• Travels by small aircraft to provide itinerant services to the resident population within the Kodiak Island villages.
• Participates in all OSHA, HIPAA, and other regulatory compliance training as directed or required.
• Participates in community events to address health/wellness/prevention topics in collaboration with other KANA programs and/or Kodiak community partners as requested.
• Provides staff in-servicing or training related to physical therapy topics as requested.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Complies with national and state physical therapy practice standards by staying informed of existing and new legislation and advising management on needed actions.

Qualifications

Graduate of a school of physical therapy approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). One year of experience preferred. Familiarity with telehealth preferred.

Current Alaska Physical Therapist licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Work Schedule

KANA’s standard work schedule is 37.5 working hours per week, consisting of 7.5 paid working hours per day plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break (8.5 hours on site per day).

Our Values

KANA’s work is guided by Courtesy, Caring, Respect, Sharing, and Pride. We seek leaders who embody these values in how they lead teams, steward resources, and serve the community.

Life In Kodiak

Located on beautiful Kodiak Island, this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful community connections while experiencing Alaska’s unique coastal lifestyle, outdoor recreation, and close-knit community.