Physical Therapist

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

Job summary

Miles City Hospital in Miles City, MT is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time role. You will provide direct patient care across inpatient, outpatient, schools, and outreach settings, with 8-hour shifts and some on-call coverage.

The position offers a relocation/sign-on package and comprehensive benefits within a 25-bed critical access hospital, supporting a collaborative care environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists.
• Design and implement a plan of care for patients based on thorough assessment and involvement of significant others.
• Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Direct the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals.
• Communicate effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies, safety and infection control standards.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; update documentation and signatures.
• Promote professional growth through participation in educational programs and workshops.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

APTA-approved physical therapy program

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(typically 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.