Physical Therapist Assistant - FT

Northern Montana Hospital; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A community health facility in Montana is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to guide patients in improving their quality of life after injury or loss. The ideal candidate has completed an accredited education program and holds a current certification in Montana. Strong judgment and empathy are key skills for this role, which offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Join a dedicated team focused on providing high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current certification to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Montana.
• Completed a professional course of education accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Ability to pass Background Check and Drug Screen.
• Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Responsibilities

• Guide individuals in improving quality of life after injury or disease.
• Customize therapy based on patient's gender, age, and cultural differences.

Skills

Sound judgment

Empathy

Communication

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Certification to practice in Montana

Job description

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.

Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

• Cardiology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Physical Therapy Assistant will car r y out Physical Therapist-developed programs to guide individuals in improving their quality-of-life following injury, disease, or loss of body part with consideration to patient's gender, age, cultural differences, and educational needs.

Qualifications

• Completed a professional course of education which is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current certification to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Montana.
• Amiable personality, ability to make sound judgments, and the ability to maintain an empathetic and understanding attitude towards patients.
• Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Salary commensurate with up to 10 years experience.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.