Physical Therapist

Phillips County Hospital; Malta (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips County Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist to serve as a resource and coordination point for a patient-centered therapy practice that emphasizes clinical competence and evidence-based care. The PT provides direct care and, with supervision of assistants, collaborates with the broader healthcare team to ensure high-quality therapy services.

Responsibilities include directing PT sessions, guiding care plans, and contributing to quality improvement efforts while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years experience in all aspects of physical therapy.
• Demonstration of leadership and continuing development interest.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy care to patients.
• Supervise physical therapist assistants and/or physical therapy aides.
• Collaborate with the PT Department and broader healthcare team to ensure quality therapy care.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Montana Physical Therapy License

Job description

SUMMARY STATEMENT

Physical Therapist at PCH serves as a resource and coordination point for ensuring a patient‑centered professional therapy practice environment that focuses on the clinical competence, quality improvement and standards of care to facilitate the highest quality of evidence‑based therapy care. PT provides direct physical therapy care to patients who have been in accidents or have disabling conditions. The PT uses a variety of techniques to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in their patients. PT supervises physical therapist assistants and/or physical therapy aides and, along with them, is a member of the entire PCH healthcare team and other therapies as appropriate and available. Works closely with all members of the PT Department staff as well as all members of the PCH healthcare team and any outside resources/professionals to provide quality, professional therapy care and services.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, or stoop.
• Sit and stand throughout the day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
• Licensure/Certification: State of Montana Physical Therapy License
• Experience/Knowledge: Three (3) or more years experience in all aspects of physical therapy.
• Demonstration of leadership and continuing development interest

REQUIRED COMPLIANCE

Successful candidate must pass a background check and drug screen.