Physical Therapist

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Moun; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain in Great Falls, MT is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans. You will implement treatments, monitor progress, and participate in discharge planning while educating patients and families.

Requirements include Montana licensure (temporary licensure allowed), current BCLS certification, and 3–5 years of experience with home health preferred.

Qualifications

• Montana PT licensure required.
• Temporary licensure allowed under State Practice Act.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform age- and diagnosis-specific assessments to guide care.
• Develop a plan of care and initiate, perform, and manage treatment.
• Assess response to treatment and assist discharge planning.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the program and prevention.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to PTA or Rehabilitation aide as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Mobility and rehabilitation knowledge

Education

DPT / Master’s in Physical Therapy / BA in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for performing an age and diagnosis specific assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient's/residents/client's individual needs. This includes the evaluation and assessment of cognitive, sensory, neuromuscular, physiological, psychosocial, and functional status. The PT develops a plan of care, initiates, performs, and manages treatment as indicated, assesses response to treatment, and assists with discharge planning. The PT 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. The PT 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. The PT delegates as necessary aspects of care to the PTA or Rehabilitation aide based on their job descriptions.

Requirements

• Physical Therapy Licensure, in Montana.
• Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act.
• Current BCLS certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.
• Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job.
• All positions require the completion of a background check. Acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.

Experience

• 3-5 years experience
• 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.
• Prior experience in Home Health preferred

Easterseals-Goodwill (ESGW) is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. We are committed to maintaining a recruitment process that is fair and accessible to everyone.

Our goal is to foster a workplace that values diverse perspectives and creates an environment where individuals from various backgrounds feel respected and supported.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please inform us, and we will do our best to provide appropriate support.

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