Physical Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess movement dysfunction, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide patients through therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing. You will document progress, participate in trainings, and collaborate with a health-team to ensure compliant discharge summaries.

The role requires active state licensure, ability to supervise PT assistants, and strong communication with patients and families about care plans.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in the applicable state.
• Experience creating individualized treatment plans.
• Ability to supervise PT assistants and aides.
• Proficient in electronic health record documentation.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their condition and referrals.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observation and listening.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage techniques.
• Maintain patient records and track goals.
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record.
• Evaluate outcomes and modify services accordingly.
• Provide counseling to patients and families about conditions.
• Communicate progress and plans with the health team.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all required information in the electronic system.
• Participate in trainings and conferences.
• Able to supervise PT assistants and rehab staff.
• Adhere to company policy and conduct.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Active State Licensure

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure

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