Physical Therapist - Critical Access Hospital

Sweetwater Care; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Montana seeks a Physical Therapist to provide individualized care, assess and treat patients, and help them reach functional goals in a Critical Access Hospital setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, supervise support staff, document evaluations and plans, and stay current with professional literature while complying with hospital policies to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved program.
• Current license from the Montana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies and care for patients of all ages.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, bending, kneeling; capable of lifting up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Direct the supervision of support staff to help patients reach functional goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, goals, and plans.
• Stay current with professional literature and participate in educational programs to enhance skills.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies for quality improvement, safety and infection control.

Skills

Direct patient care

Collaboration

Staff supervision

Documentation

Professional development

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Job description

Physical Therapist - Critical Access Hospital - Permanent Employee

Seeking a Physical Therapist to provide individualized care that helps patients achieve their functional goals. This role requires a strong focus on direct patient care, collaboration, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation. Adjust care plans as needed to ensure the best possible outcomes.

• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with other healthcare professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Supervision: Direct the assistance of support staff to help patients reach their functional goals.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of evaluations, treatment goals, and plans.

• Professional Development: Stay current on professional literature and participate in educational programs to enhance your skills and act as a resource for other staff.

• Compliance: Adhere to all hospital and departmental policies for quality improvement, safety, and infection control.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved program.

• License: Must hold a current license from the Montana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

• Skills: You must be able to remain calm in emergency situations and have the knowledge and skills to care for patients of all ages.

• Physical: This role requires extensive standing, walking, bending, and kneeling. You must be able to lift up to 75 pounds when lifting, positioning, or transferring patients.