Physical Therapist

CareerNerds; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in Miles City, Montana, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join a top hospital team. The role offers full-time hours, a diverse patient mix (inpatient, outpatient, schools, outreach), and a compensation range of $83,000 to $122,000 with full benefits and relocation/sign-on support.

You will assess and treat patients, plan care, educate families, and collaborate with other health professionals to achieve optimal outcomes. Excellent communication and leadership skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA-approved Physical Therapy program.
• Current license from the Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Ability to be licensed within the State of Montana.

Responsibilities

• Carry out an individualized physical therapy program including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education and communication to maximize progress toward functional goals.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and staff.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate needs and outcomes, and adjust care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
• Design and implement a care plan based on assessment and involve significant others as appropriate.
• Conduct therapy within defined standards of care and supervise support staff to achieve patient goals.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and ensure documentation and prescriptions are up to date.
• Participate in professional development and keep current with literature.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interprofessional communication

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Montana PT license/eligibility

Job description

Physical Therapist

Miles City, Montana

Now is your chance to join a top hospital where career growth and opportunity await you. They are committed to building healthcare teams whose care exceeds the expectations of their patients and community and are looking for individuals who share the same values. You could live in an area with a low cost of living work at a medical center which is a progressive rural healthcare organization located in the picturesque Badlands of Eastern Montana might be the place.

What they’re looking for:

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.


• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.


• Ability to be Licensed within the State of Montana.

Hours and compensation potential:

• Position is full time. 5 days a week, 8 hour shifts(typical 8am-4:30pm). Some on call and weekend coverage. Variety of Patients ranging from inpatient, outpatient, schools and outreach and will see all ages.


• The range is between $83,000-$122,000 plus full benefits and will offer a relocation/sign-on package.

What you’ll be doing:

• The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.


• The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.


• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients' functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.


• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.


• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.


• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals.


• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.


• Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.


• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.


• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.


• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Additional Info:

Facility is a 25 bed critical access hospital. Great team environment and it's a great place to work. Person will do both inpatient and outpatient as well as some outreach clinics. So lots of variety. If you're a dedicated Physical Therapist seeking a rewarding career in a supportive healthcare environment, look no further. Join us outside of Miles City and become part of our exceptional team dedicated to providing top-notch care to our community.