Physical Therapist

Mountain View Health & Rehabilitation

Whitefish (MT)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 83,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Mountain View Health & Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our rehabilitation team. The role involves working with residents to improve mobility, balance, and independence, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide individualized care.

You will evaluate residents, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. New grads encouraged to apply and grow professionally.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current Montana PT license or eligibility for Montana licensure.
Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents to determine PT needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide skilled PT services per physician orders and care plans.
Develop treatment goals based on medical condition and personal goals.
Collaborate with nursing, OT, ST, social services, and other disciplines.
Educate residents and families about treatment plans and safety.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Organization

Compassionate care

Education

Graduate of accredited PT program

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

*Mountain View Health & Rehabilitation*

*Department:* Rehabilitation

*Reports To:* Director of Rehabilitation

*Employment Type:* Full-Time / Part-Time

Position Summary

Mountain View Health & Rehabilitation is looking for a *compassionate, motivated, and team-oriented Physical Therapist* to join our growing rehabilitation team.

Our therapy department is a cornerstone of the care we provide. We believe therapy should be more than completing exercises—it should help residents regain confidence, maintain independence, and get back to doing the things that matter most to them.

The ideal candidate is someone who brings clinical expertise, positive energy, creativity, and genuine compassion to their work. You will have the opportunity to work closely with residents, families, nursing, therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide individualized, resident-centered care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
Provide skilled physical therapy services in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and applicable regulations.
Develop treatment goals based on each resident's medical condition, functional abilities, and personal goals.
Provide therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training, gait training, balance activities, strengthening, and other appropriate interventions.
Assist residents with improving mobility, strength, coordination, balance, endurance, and overall functional independence.
Monitor residents' progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
Document evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharge information accurately and timely.
Communicate changes in residents' condition or functional status to the appropriate members of the care team.
Collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social services, dietary, and other disciplines to provide comprehensive care.
Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions as appropriate.
Educate residents and families regarding treatment plans, safety, mobility, exercises, and strategies for continued progress.
Recommend and assist with appropriate adaptive equipment, positioning, mobility devices, and safety interventions.
Promote fall prevention and safe mobility throughout the facility.
Assist with discharge planning and provide recommendations for continued therapy or services when appropriate.
Maintain compliance with facility policies, professional standards, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized therapy environment.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and facility programs as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current Physical Therapist license in the State of Montana or eligibility for Montana licensure.
Current CPR certification or ability to obtain as required.
Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Compassionate and respectful approach to working with older adults and individuals with varying levels of ability.
Ability to motivate residents while maintaining appropriate clinical boundaries.
A positive, flexible, and solution-oriented attitude.

*New graduates are encouraged to apply.* We are interested in finding the right person to become part of our team and are willing to support the right candidate as they grow professionally.

The Mountain View Difference

We are building a rehabilitation team that is passionate about what they do.

At Mountain View, therapists have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with residents and see the impact of their work every day. We value collaboration, communication, clinical excellence, and - treating every resident as an individual.

If you are looking for a place where *your clinical skills matter, your ideas are valued, and the work you do makes a difference*, we'd love to meet you.

Join the Mountain View Team