Physical Therapist | Outpatient | Whitefish | PRN Status

Logan Health; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Health in Montana seeks a Physical Therapist to plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on comprehensive evaluations, delivering patient-centered care in a collaborative setting. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, document per payer guidelines, and support the rehabilitation process across departments.

Join a team committed to quality, compassionate care. Shift: Day Shift - 10 Hours (United States of America).

Qualifications

• Must hold Montana PT license or multi-state compact license authorized to practice MT within 30 days of hire.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within seven days of hire or before independent patient care.
• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, strong prioritization and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and revises individualized, goal directed physical therapy through evaluation and ongoing assessment.
• Performs comprehensive assessments reflecting functional, physical, mental, emotional, psychosocial and environmental status.
• Develops and maintains an updated, individualized plan of care including goals, interventions, medications and visit frequency.
• Plans, communicates, supervises and delegates to provide therapy services efficiently.
• Delivers all patient treatment according to established physical therapy standards and department policies.
• Participates in admissions, discharge evaluations and daily goal setting for each patient.
• Exhibits excellent customer service and communication with internal and external customers.
• Completes required documentation per payer guidelines and Montana practice guidelines for physical therapy.
• Supports rehabilitation services by participating in department, facility and community programs.
• Achieves productivity standards per department protocol.

Skills

Montana license

Compact license

Teamwork

Communication skills

Integrity & empathy

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Self-starter

Critical thinking

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position plans and implements specific and individualized treatment programs to patients according to the principles of physical therapy. Supports the organization in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of Logan Health.

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 or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice within the state of Montana.
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and must successfully obtain Montana Physical Therapy license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice within the state of Montana within thirty (30) days of hire.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within seven (7) days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required.
• Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes.
• Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy.
• 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

• Develops, implements, and revises individualized, goal directed physical therapy through a skilled process of evaluation and ongoing assessment of each patient.
• Performs comprehensive assessments that reflect the patient's functional, physical, mental, emotional, psychosocial and environmental status.
• Develops and maintains an updated, individualized plan of care that includes; goals, interventions, medications and visit frequency orders.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, communicate, supervise and delegate to provide therapy services in a competent and efficient manner.
• Performs all patient treatment according to established physical therapy standards and department policies and procedures.
• Actively involved in the rehabilitation process, completes admission, discharge evaluations, daily assessments and identifies individual goals for each patient.
• Exhibits excellent customer service and communication techniques at all times to internal and external customers.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner according to payer guidelines (Medicare, Private Insurance, Medicaid) and Montana practice guidelines for physical therapy
• Enhances rehabilitation services by participating in projects/programs within the department, the facility and the community.
• Achieves set productivity standards per department protocol.

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 - 10 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.

PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department.

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.