Job Title: Pelvic Floor Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Department: Outpatient Physical Therapy

Location: 3765 E Blue Lupine Dr. Ste E Wasilla, Alaska

Schedule: Part-time or full-time, negotiable

Salary: Starting $90,000/annually, based on experience

Empower Physical Therapy is a privately-owned outpatient orthopedic clinic. We provide the highest level of quality care for all outpatient needs. Including rehab following sports and orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, regenerative medicine, concussion management, post-surgical, Pelvic health, performance training, and much more!

We are looking for a compassionate and energetic pelvic health therapist to join our team! Our ideal candidate has completed beginner and intermediate coursework in prenatal/postnatal and pelvic floor/pain assessment and treatment, is excellent at determining patients' needs, and possesses extraordinary communication skills to motivate patients in achieving their goals. 1+ years of experience with pelvic health and 2+ years of experience with general outpatient orthopedics is highly preferred (time may overlap). The therapist must be flexible between working both with pelvic health and our outpatient clinic patients. Our program covers prenatal, postnatal, pelvic and orthopedic conditions. We are passionate about helping women to have pain free, fit pregnancies, strong recoveries after birth, and smooth return to all their fitness and lifestyle activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience treating both male and female patients with a variety of pelvic floor dysfunctions, including:

• Urinary incontinence (UI)
• Fecal incontinence (FI)
• Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
• Painful bladder syndrome (PBS)
• Interstitial cystitis (IC)
• Dyspareunia
• Pudendal neuralgia
• Constipation
• Erectile dysfunction

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive pelvic floor evaluations and assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that may include manual therapy, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, and other pelvic floor exercises
• Educate patients on pelvic floor health and self-management
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and OB/GYN

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program (Required)
• Current license to practice physical therapy in Alaska (Preferred)
• Experience treating pelvic floor dysfunctions (Preferred)
• Beginner and intermediate coursework in prenatal/postnatal and pelvic floor (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to receive ongoing training in pelvic floor manual therapy

Experience:

• Outpatient: 2 year (Preferred)
• Pelvic Health: 2 year (Preferred). Willing to negotiate additional training into CME allowance.
• Male and Female pelvic health (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals
• Continuing education opportunities
• Casual work environment

Here are some of the manual therapy styles that may be used to treat pelvic floor dysfunctions:

• Myofascial release: This technique involves using gentle pressure to release tension in the muscles and fascia of the pelvic floor.
• Trigger point therapy: This technique involves applying pressure to specific points in the muscles of the pelvic floor that are causing pain.
• Pelvic floor massage: This technique involves massaging the muscles of the pelvic floor to improve their tone and function.
• Biofeedback: This technique uses sensors to measure the activity of the pelvic floor muscles. This information is then displayed to the patient so that they can learn to control their muscles more effectively.
• Electrical stimulation: This technique uses electrical pulses to stimulate the pelvic floor muscles. This can help to improve muscle tone and function.

Additional Compensation:

• Employee Bonus system
• Employee and Family Discounts

We offer:

• Generous allotment and focus on continued education
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Hands on mentorship from therapists who are leaders in their field and their community
• 401k plan

In addition to our high professional standards, we also LOVE to have fun. Expect fun outings, including company campouts, BBQ, paint parties and much more!

Consider joining a company where we value our employees and allow them to earn as much as they want through bonuses and incentives. Our team has opportunities to expand their knowledge through unlimited online educational coursework plus receive support for continuing education courses. Our team works hard and then takes well-deserved time off and holidays. Think about working for a company that supports your financial future with guidance from financial advisors.

If you are ready to launch your career, grow to become an amazing therapist, and want to join a team that really cares about their patients, then apply now through the link.

We are happy to accept applications from therapists who do not yet have beginner/intermediate level training completed. If you are interested in growing and expanding your field of care to include Women's Health, please apply. We provide a competitive CME allowance and are willing to send a passionate therapist out for additional training.

Learn more about the Empower Difference here: The Empower Difference - Empower Physical Therapy (empoweralaska.com)