Physical Therapist- Outpatient BSMC (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Bozeman Health is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and provide health and wellness education in a hospital-based setting in Montana.

The successful candidate will hold a Montana license, have a PT degree, BLS certification, and participate in stroke education within one year of hire. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy required.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Montana licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Stroke education within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates physical and functional status and establishes a plan of care.
• Documents initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on pain management and safety.
• Identifies safety issues and follows through with safety processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Communication

Documentation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PT degree

Montana Licensure

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus available for experienced Physical Therapists! This position exists to provide excellent physical therapy services. The purpose of this position is to evaluate patients, establish and implement a plan of care based upon evaluation findings, and provide health and wellness education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Montana Licensure (Physical Therapist)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Participates in two (2) hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one (1) year of hire.

Preferred

• Two (2) years of physical therapy experience

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates physical and functional status of patients and establishes & implements appropriate plan of care within the scope of Physical Therapy Practice.
• Documents initial evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment, education and discharge summaries within compliance of BH Rehab policies.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers in strategies to manage pain, improve safety and function and educate re: individualized plan of care. Documents appropriately.
• Identifies issues re: patient safety and follows through with processes to accomplish safety for all involved. (family, caregiver, patient)
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances. Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses. Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.