Physical Therapist

Ortho Montana; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ortho Montana is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide services to clients, performing evaluations and establishing treatment plans. The role involves supervising PT aides and ensuring patient care is centered on quality and independence.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and a current license in Montana. Responsibilities extend to working in an outpatient setting, where teamwork and communication with physicians are crucial for continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Montana.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physician referred patients for deficiencies.
• Establishes and implements treatment plans.
• Educates patients on home exercise programs.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Manual Dexterity

Patient Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Position Title: Physical Therapist

General Summary of Duties: Provide physical therapy services to clients

Supervision Received: Reports to Therapy Supervisor

Supervision Exercised: Supervises PT aides

Essential Job Functions

1. Evaluates physician referred patients to determine deficiencies which may be remedied through physical therapy.
2. Establishes and implements treatment plans in conjunction with patient goals.
3. Educates patients on home exercise programs and skills needed to promote independence and function at pre-injury level.
4. May provide custom orthotics if applicable.
5. Accurately documents patient progress and maintains the medical record.
6. Helps maintain equipment and clinic area in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
7. Follows the Guide for Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics described by APTA.

Opportunities

• Shadow and observe surgical procedures by Fellowship Trained Orthopedic surgeons.
• Participate in peer-to-peer discussions and actively participate in the modification of physician protocols.
• Increase continuity of care by utilizing the open communication between physician and clinician; you are a teammate!
• Provide care that is patient-centered and focused on a quality visit.
• Work in 100% outpatient and post-surgical care

Job Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement: Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Minimum Experience Requirement: Previous experience preferred, but not required

Minimum Requirements: Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Montana.

Environmental/Working Conditions

Physical therapy clinic and public exercise facility if applicable. Exposure to open wounds, communicable diseases, and chemical substances common to physical therapy.

Physical/Mental Demands

Standing/sitting 6-8 hours a day, walking, crouching, and bending. Requires manual dexterity and strength. Ability to lift loads of 5-25 lbs from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead. Ability to carry loads of 5-50 lbs 40-50 feet. Ability to sustain a grip of 40-50 lbs for short duration. Requires ability to assist in patient transfer. Occasional stress in working with tense patients.

DISCLAIMER: This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.