Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Relocation Assistance, Sign-ON Bonus, Competitive Compensation and much more!)

Position Responsibilities

• The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.

• The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients' functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.

• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals.

• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.

• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.

• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

• Ability to be Licensed within the State of Montana.