Physical Therapist | Occupational Health Services

Logan Health; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare position focused on pre-placement functional screenings and ergonomics at Logan Health in Kalispell. The role involves reducing work-related injury incidence through evaluations, education, and treatment, requiring a Montana Physical Therapy license and experience in orthopedics. Join a compassionate team dedicated to quality care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one Montana Physical Therapy license required.
• Current HS AED CPR required.
• Medical background, 3 years in worksite evaluation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional screens based on job-specific elements.
• Provide ergonomic input into workstation renovation.
• Perform worksite evaluations and client billing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Montana Physical Therapy license

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position is responsible for pre-placement functional screening and provides development and implementation of ergonomic programs, education, and treatment to reduce the incidence of work-related injuries.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) of the following required:
  • Current Montana Physical Therapy license.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and must successfully obtain Montana Physical Therapy license within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Current HS AED CPR required.
• Medical background with emphasis in orthopedics; understanding of task analysis, body mechanics, and kinesiology in preventing cumulative trauma disorders, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in providing worksite evaluation/job analyses, and evaluation and treatment of work-related injuries, preferred.
• Current national certification in ergonomics is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Performs functional screens based on job specific elements of essential job functions.
• Performs functional capacity evaluations for work comp related referrals.
• Provides ergonomic input into workstation renovation and/or new construction.
• Performs ergonomic worksite evaluations.
• Provides ergonomic and body mechanic education specific to department and job tasks performed.
• Completes client billing information and activity per department protocol.
• Provides month end productivity supplemental sheet to assigned leadership.
• Assists assigned leadership with maintaining department budget and utilizes resources appropriately.
• Participates in activities which add value to department objectives and workflow, process improvement projects, community related initiatives, and group assistance.
• Recommends new and/or revised policies and procedures to assigned leadership.
• Identifies training needs for staff and may assist assigned leadership with staff development, orientation, and/or education programs.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.