Acute Care Physical Therapist (Full Time)

Benefis Health System; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

403B Retirement with Employer Match

Flexible Schedules

PTO and STD Benefits

Professional Growth Program

Onsite Fitness Center

Annual Wage Increases

Employee Recognition Banquet

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Great Falls, Montana, is looking for dedicated therapists to join their inpatient therapy team. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment within a level-2 trauma center. Candidates will provide critical care assessments, employ various therapeutic techniques, and offer education to patients and caregivers. Benefis offers a sign-on bonus of up to $30k, competitive salaries starting at $37.80 per hour, and excellent benefits, including flexible schedules and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Perform age-specific assessments for patient needs.
• Utilize various modalities to improve mobility and strength.
• Provide patient and caregiver education on treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Work with a dynamic inpatient therapy team in a fast-paced environment.
• Adapt to various patient needs based on assessments.
• Follow organization policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient assessment

Exercise therapy

Manual therapy techniques

Ability to handle stress

Communication skills

Education

Physical Therapy Licensure in Montana

Graduate from accredited Physical Therapy program

BCLS certification

Job description

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Are you ready to join a dynamic inpatient therapy team, work in a fast‑paced, yet structured environment with PT's, OT's and SLP's? At Benefis Health System, you will have the opportunity to be assigned to critical care, pediatric, and medical units throughout our level‑2 trauma center.

We welcome new graduates as well as experienced therapists and are passionate about work‑life balance and will find a flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle!

Sign On Bonus Options up to $30k!

Starting hourly base pay: $37.80

Why Work at Benefis?

• Medical Benefits & 403B Retirement with Employer Match
• Flexible Schedules
• PTO and STD Benefits
• Professional Growth Program - Quarterly Payouts!
• Certification Pay and Medbridge Subscription
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Community Discounts
• Annual Wage Increases
• Employee Recognition Banquet
• and more!

Responsible for performing an age and diagnosis specific assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient’s/resident’s/client’s individual needs. Utilizes exercise, soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, manual therapy techniques, equipment and physical and electrical modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination and range of motions, and to decrease pain to restore mobility and function. Provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient/resident/client and family/caregiver and other members of the health care team. Delegates as necessary aspects of care to the PTA or Rehabilitation aide based on their job descriptions.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements

• Physical Therapy Licensure, in Montana
• Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act
• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a DPT, Master’s degree, or BA degree in Physical Therapy or certification in Physical Therapy
• Current BCLS certification.