Physical Therapist | Polson | PRN Status

Logan Health Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Hourly differential pay

Job summary

Logan Health Medical Center in Montana is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to join our team on a PRN basis. The role involves evaluating patients, developing individualized plans of care, and delivering therapy services per standards.

Candidates must have Montana PT license or compact license, plus RQI Provider (BLS) within seven days of hire. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adherence to payer guidelines are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and obtain Montana PT license or compact license within 30 days of hire.
• RQI Provider (BLS) within seven days of hire or before independent patient care.
• Excellent communication, confidentiality, and teamwork with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and revises individualized, goal-directed physical therapy plans based on evaluation and ongoing assessments.
• Performs comprehensive assessments of functional, physical, mental, and psychosocial status to guide care.
• Maintains updated plan of care, documents per payer guidelines, and contributes to department programs and patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organization

Critical thinking

Empathy

Education

DPT/Physical Therapy degree

Montana PT license eligibility or compact license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Mission

Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision

Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

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.

Shift: Variable (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.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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

• 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.

Mission & Vision & Core Values

At Logan Health, our work is driven by our mission, vision, and values: Our Mission Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision Reimagine health care through connection, service, and innovation. Our Core Values Be Kind – We foster compassion and positivity in our work environment. Work Together – Collaboration leads to innovation, efficiency, and improved communication. Trust and Be Trusted – We build trust by acting with authenticity, empathy, and good intent. Strive for Excellence – We continually push ourselves to improve, innovate, and deliver high-quality care and services.