Physical Therapist, Community Hospitals (Full Time)

Benefis Health System; Choteau (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Montana seeks a skilled Physical Therapist to perform age- and diagnosis-specific assessments and to apply therapies that restore mobility and function. The role involves educating patients and families about treatment plans, and collaborating with the rehabilitation team to optimize care.

Candidate must hold Montana PT licensure (or temporary licensure) with an appropriate degree (DPT/ Masters/ BA) in Physical Therapy and current BLS.

Qualifications

• Performs age- and diagnosis-specific assessments to gather data for patient needs.
• Utilizes physical therapy modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination, and ROM.
• Provides education on treatment plans, disease processes, and injury prevention.
• Delegates tasks to PTA or Rehabilitation aide as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and progress; document findings.
• Apply manual therapy, exercise, and modalities per plan of care.
• Educate patients and families about the treatment program and home exercises.
• Follow licensing board requirements and Benefis Health System policies.

Skills

Pressure management

Accuracy

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Montana PT licensure

Temporary licensure allowed

DPT / Master / BA in Physical Therapy

Current BLS certification

Job description

Benefis is one of Montana's largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Responsible for performing an age and diagnosis specific assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient's/resident's/client's individual needs. Utilizes exercise, soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, manual therapy techniques, equipment and physical and electrical modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination and range of motions, and to decrease pain to restore mobility and function. Provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient/resident/client and family/caregiver and other members of the health care team. Delegates as necessary aspects of care to the PTA or Rehabilitation aide based on their job descriptions.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System's organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements:

• Physical Therapy Licensure, in Montana
• Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act
• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a DPT, Master's degree, or BA degree in Physical Therapy or certification in Physical Therapy
• Current BLS certification.

Exemption Wage

Exempt

Starting Wage

$77,854.40/annual

Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience