Physical Therapist

Genie Matthews and Associates; Miles City (MT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates' partner hospital in Miles City, Montana is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join a progressive rural healthcare team. You will provide individualized therapy programs across inpatient, outpatient, schools and outreach settings, helping patients regain function.

The role is full-time, 5 days a week with typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm shifts, some on-call and weekend coverage.

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; review patients' needs and adjust care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Design and implement a plan of care based on assessment of potential development and include significant others when appropriate.
• 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.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies, safety, and infection control standards.
• Document evaluations, treatment goals and plans; update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures.
• Engage in professional growth through education programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Provide direction and leadership to staff and promote physical therapy in the community.

Skills

Licensed MT PT

Education

APTA-approved PT 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.