Outpatient Physical Therapist

Livingston HealthCare; Livingston (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust Benefits Package

Job summary

Livingston HealthCare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide evidence-based therapy in an outpatient setting for individuals with impairments or functional changes due to injury or disease.

The role is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours) with Mon-Fri scheduling and a weekend/holiday rotation. The department emphasizes quality care, timely documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA credentialed Physical Therapy Training Program.
• Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Montana.
• In good standing with the Montana licensing board.
• Driver's license in good standing in Montana.
• Strong communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ethical, safe, and quality physical therapy services per standards.
• Document patient care sessions within 2 business days.
• Share weekend/holiday hospital coverage in rotation.
• Communicate with physicians and healthcare team using multiple channels.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and contribute to improvement initiatives.
• Supervise PT and PTA students as directed.
• Maintain a clean environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Education

APTA credentialed Physical Therapy Training Program

Licensed in Montana

In good standing with Montana licensing board

Driver's license in good standing in Montana

Job description

Job Summary

Livingston HealthCare Physical Therapists provide evidence-based therapy services in the outpatient setting to individuals with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in health status due to injury, disease, or other causes.

Job Summary

Livingston HealthCare Physical Therapists provide evidence-based therapy services in the outpatient setting to individuals with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in health status due to injury, disease, or other causes.

Schedule

• 1.0FTE (40 hours)
• Mon-Fri
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation

Compensation

• $40.24/hr + DOE
• Shift Differentials
• Robust Benefits Package

Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities

• Providing ethical, safe, and quality Physical Therapy services for patients per standard of practice set forth in the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct as well as the state of Montana Physical Therapy Examiners Rules and Statues.
• Producing timely and accurate documentation of all patient care sessions, including initial evaluations with plan of care, daily treatment notes, progress reports/updated plan of cares, and discharge summaries, within 2 business days of a treatment session.
• Sharing in the responsibility of weekend and holiday hospital coverage in a rotation with all other Staff Physical Therapists.
• Communicating with physicians and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient care and changes in patient status using appropriate communication outlets including but not limited to email, Cerner Message Center, phone, Cortext, and verbal discussion.
• Attending monthly staff meetings and other meetings as warranted by department manager.
• Actively participating in Performance and Process Improvement.
• Supervising Physical Therapist Assistants as directed by the state practice act.
• Assisting with maintaining a clean environment for patients and staff as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Internal chart audits as requested by Manager of Rehabilitation Services.
• Livingston HealthCare required annual competency course(s).
• CPR Certification
• Completion of continuing education courses to maintain state licensure and to advance skills and abilities.
• Supervision of PT and PTA students.
• Communication with teammates within the department and organization using organization appropriate tools such as email, phone, and text.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required)

• Graduate of an APTA credentialed Physical Therapy Training Program.
• Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Montana.
• In good standing with current state licensing board.
• Drivers license in good standing in State of Montana

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Positive attitude and flexibility during routine workday.
• Team player and cooperative with other personnel.
• Strong communication and time management skills.