Impactful Physical Therapist - Acute Inpatient Care

Lifepoint Health; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & protection

Career growth

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT is seeking a Physical Therapist to support adult acute care inpatient services. You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, establish plans of care, and design individualized programs to restore function and alleviate pain.

Join a Lifepoint Health network that values teamwork, clinical excellence and compassionate patient care. This PRN role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• MT Licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Assessments competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.

Skills

Initial assessments

Care plan development

Therapy program design

Therapy interventions

Supervise staff

Communication

Prosthetics fitting

Delegation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT is seeking a Physical Therapist to support adult acute care inpatient services. You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, establish plans of care, and design individualized programs to restore function and alleviate pain.

Join a Lifepoint Health network that values teamwork, clinical excellence and compassionate patient care. This PRN role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the community.