Physical Therapist PT

Sweetwater Care; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Montana is seeking a Physical Therapist to lead patient-focused rehabilitation programs. You will design and implement individualized treatment plans, guide patients through therapeutic exercises, and work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize recovery.

You will document progress, maintain compliant records, and contribute to discharge planning. The role requires active state licensure and a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and patient education.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms.
• Review medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observing patients as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic massage to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records and track goals.
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support interventions.
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Evaluate outcomes and modify services based on patient evaluation and referrals.
• Provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers and other providers related to physical disorders.
• Communicate with supervisor and health team regarding progress, barriers and plans.
• Provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all regulatory information in electronic records and maintain patient files.
• Participate in trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Supervise and support PTAs, rehabilitation aides and students.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist performs treatments and exercises to help patients recover from illnesses and injuries. Their main duties include using various treatment techniques to develop personalized treatment plans, prescribing medications to relieve pain and increase mobility and teaching patients exercise techniques to improve their health.

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms. Review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move.
• Develop individualized treatment plan
• Coach patient and teach them therapeutic massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Maintain patient record by keeping track of goals
• Utilize standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modified in relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation to outcomes.
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy. Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.
• Able to supervise and support physical therapist assistants; rehabilitation aides and/or students.
• Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.
• Active State Licensure