Physical Therapist - Casual

Northern Montana Hospital; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Montana is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to organize and conduct medically prescribed therapy. This role involves addressing patients' impairments and functional limitations to enhance their quality of life. Candidates must have completed an accredited Physical Therapy education and hold current licensure in Montana. Ideal candidates will possess amiable personalities and the ability to maintain empathy towards patients. This position offers competitive salaries based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completed a professional course of education accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current licensure to practice Physical Therapy in Montana.
• Ability to maintain an empathetic and understanding attitude towards patients.
• Ability to pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy.
• Addresses impairments and functional limitations to improve quality of life.

Skills

Amiable personality

Sound judgment

Empathy

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Course

Current Licensure 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

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy addressing impairments and functional limitations to improving the patient's quality of life following injury or disease. The physical therapy assessment and treatment will consider the 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 licensure to practice Physical Therapy 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.