Acute Care Physical Therapist (Full Time)

CO_01 Benefis Hospitals, Inc.; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

403B Retirement

Flexible Scheduling

PTO & STD

Certification Pay

Onsite Fitness Center

Community Discounts

Annual Raises

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Great Falls, MT is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our inpatient therapy team. You will work with PTs, OTs, and SLPs across critical care, pediatric, and medical units at our level 2 trauma center, with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

Starting hourly base pay is $37.80 with sign-on bonus options up to $30k. Benefis offers medical benefits, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, PTO and STD, certification pay, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Montana physical therapy licensure is required.
• Temporary Montana licensure is acceptable under State Practice Act.
• Graduate of an accredited PT program (DPT/masters/bachelor).
• Current BCLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform age- and diagnosis-specific assessments to guide treatment.
• Use exercise, manual therapy, and modalities to improve strength and range of motion.
• Educate patients and families about treatment and prevention of injuries.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to PTA or Rehabilitation aide per job descriptions.
• Adapt to deadlines, stress, and changing clinical situations while maintaining quality care.

Education

Physical Therapy Licensure, Montana

Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act

Graduate of PT program with DPT/Master's/Bachelor's in Physical Therapy

Current 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.