Relocation Director Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

Our clinic is nestled in the heart of Alaska, where nature's wonders are at your doorstep. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our diverse community while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to work with a wide range of patients, from adventurous outdoor enthusiasts to hardworking locals.

Join the Empower Team and you will be set up on a structured and detailed mentorship/leadership program, as well as daily interaction with 8 other friendly PTs with specialties in pelvic floor, hand therapy, and sport and orthopedic backgrounds. In addition to these resources, you will be offered an industry high amount for continuing education and a bonus structure that rewards you for your hard work. Once hired, our providers can become proficient in spinal manipulation and dry needling within 6 months.

Most importantly- at Empower PT our values are more than words on the wall, but rather topics of daily discussions and decisions where the owners will be working alongside you. Our team loves to have fun with regular outings, including company fishing trips, white water rafting, family BBQ, paint parties, arcade nights, monthly hikes and much more!

Feedback we regularly hear from traveling therapists, our full-time employees, and from our patients is how warm, welcoming, and helpful our entire team is! We have been voted the Best Physical Therapy clinic of Anchorage and of the Valley for the last two years!

Need help relocating? We offer a hefty sign on bonus or relocation reimbursement to make sure you get everything you need while up here!

Enjoy the best of both worlds! We offer an exciting benefit unique to our clinic! We know that Alaskan winters are beautiful but can be dark! We have an opportunity for you to get out of the dark winter and enjoy the sunshine on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii! Enjoy free nights and discounted stays to take by being an employee of the company!

Why Alaska?

Alaska isn't just a destination; it's an experience unlike any other. From the awe-inspiring Northern Lights to the exhilarating outdoor adventures, there's never a dull moment in the Land of the Midnight Sun. Imagine hiking through rugged terrain, kayaking alongside glaciers, or spotting wildlife in their natural habitat—all within arm's reach of your new home. Plus, with a tight-knit community and a culture that celebrates exploration and resilience, you'll feel right at home in no time.

Job Description

The Clinical Director in training must be an experienced Doctor of Physical Therapy. This individual will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Anchorage clinic while gaining valuable experience and mentorship from our leadership team and fellow CD's. This position will include a 90-day training period where you will be considered the CD in training. The title change to Clinical Director will be issued following a successful 90-day completion and review.

As a Clinical Director, your first and largest priorities are cultivating a clinic that is efficiently run to be productive and profitable, while maintaining a positive 'Team’ culture.

This is a highly responsible professional health care and management position requiring a high level of managerial skill, quality, productivity, and leadership. The individual holding this position is responsible for operation of the clinical services of Empower Physical Therapy at your particular location. The Clinical Director (CD) will be accountable for patient care (including quality and productivity), culture of the clinic, timely documentation & appropriate billing. The CD will work closely with the Practice Supervisor training staff on clinical standards, as well communicates with the Lead New Patient Coordinator to monitor incoming referrals and evaluation fluctuations, and using the Marketing Assistant as a resource for your targeted location and patient demographic. The CD will also work closely with the COO in making sure new providers are recruited based on clinic needs, and receive training and appropriate mentorship. This position has direct profit and loss responsibility for the clinic in which they are assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees physical therapists in conducting physical therapy evaluations on each patient and the devising of a plan of care based on the objective, functional and subjective findings of the evaluation. Evaluation findings, assessment, and plan of care (plan, frequency, duration, and goals) are documented in accord with company policies, standards and regulations.

• Provides a work environment that fosters clinician development and growth, teamwork, productivity, and a wow experience.
• Ensure accurate documentation of care, including additional reports required by other referring physicians and other agencies. This includes doing chart audits monthly of 2 clinicians in order to ensure accurate documentation (this can be delegated to ACD)
• Responsible for appropriate billed charges of all clinical services rendered. Including:
• Ensuring proper number units are billed
• Units are being diversified
• Handles customer service issues of the clinic and reports issues and disposition to Practice Supervisor and HR as appropriate.
• Complies with all regulations and codes, which govern the practice of physical therapy in the state of Alaska.
• Communicates with referral sources (liaison with Marketing Assistant) as needed to coordinate patient’s care.
• Compiles and interprets key performance indicators. Tracks and watches providers KPI’s that fall below expectations.
• Meets with providers to discuss action plans when KPI expectations are not met.
• Responsible for coordinating and planning in-services with the Clinical Research Coordinator for his/her peers in the company, as well as coordinating future in-services with others teaching.
• Participates in training to improve business skills such as communication, administration, leadership, sales and finance.
• Manages the schedule of the staff of the clinic with the Practice Supervisor and the Director of Admin. Consults with the COO as necessary.
• Motivates, leads, encourages, and sets the example to have the clinical team attain the productivity targets and expectations.
• Oversees the maintenance of all clinic facilities and equipment.
• Ensures clinic and staff adherence to corporate HIPAA compliance and OSHA regulations (coordinate with HR director)
• Performs an annual inspection of all clinical equipment in your Empower Physical Therapy location for the purpose of determining the adequacy of the equipment to meet Empower Physical Therapy’s high clinical quality expectations. Reports deficiencies and recommendations to the COO.
• Manages the operations of the Clinicians and the staff in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular meetings with other management (COO, Location CD's, Supervisor, Marketing Assistant, etc)
• Coordinates staffing needs for location with Supervisor, Director of Administration and COO as needed.
• When needed, participates in the interview process of staff PT’s, PTA’s, and occasionally PT Aides being considered for hire.
• Coordinates with Billing specialist regarding areas of billing, compliance, and best billing practices.
• Responsible for the training of the clinicians in conjunction with the COO
• Gathers, records, and reports Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to CEO, COO, CFO

Qualifications

Expected Characteristics:

• High communications skills
• Good business and people judgment
• Passion to help others succeed
• Enjoys meeting and networking with referral sources
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong problem solving or strategic planning skills
• Good at organizing thoughts and ideas
• Able to handle complexity and multitask
• Experience with managing and leading people

Additional requirements:

• This position is only available for full-time (40-hour/week) permanent (W-2) Doctor of Physical Therapy.
• Prior experience as a Clinical Director or Assistant Clinical Director is preferred but not required.
• A full formal job description can be provided upon request

Additional Information

Benefits of being an Empower employee

• Competitive compensation package, some of the highest paid salaries in the country!
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Access to unparalleled outdoor recreational activities
• Supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

Additional Staple Benefits

• 401k plan: Employer match up to 3%
• Employee discount: 75% off for services received through Empower PT for both employees and their immediate family
• Heath Insurance: Employer pays 70-80% of cost
• Dental/Vision insurance: Offered at employee cost
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health care savings accounts and dependent daycare reimbursement
• Short term: Offered at Employee cost
• Long-term disability: Covered by employer
• Supplemental Life Insurance: 1 times your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000 up to a maximum of $200,000.
• CME: Annual Continuing Education allowance
• PTO: Starts at 15 days a year and increases with longevity
• Holidays: 6 major US holidays paid time off (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).