Physical Therapy Assistant (1.0 FTE)

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee wellness program

Job summary

Billings Clinic is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant at the Main Campus to support outpatient therapy under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to administer treatments, educate patients, and document progress in electronic medical records.

Shift: Day, weekends may be required. Employment status: Full-Time. May qualify for a $5,000 sign-on bonus for acute care PTAs.

Qualifications

• PTA degree from an accredited program and state licensure
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification required at hire
• Montana PTA license is required

Responsibilities

• Administers active and passive manual therapeuticexercises, therapeutic massage and electrical modalities.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities.
• Coordinates care with the Physical Therapist and documents progress in medical records.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and mobility aids.
• Maintains safety and compliance with organizational standards.

Education

2 Year / Associate Degree - Physical TherapyAssistant degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school

Tools

EMR

Job description

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
You can make a difference here.

About Us

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide .

Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as aMagnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here to learn more!

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Click here to learn more!

Physical Therapy Assistant (1.0 FTE)

I/P PHYSICAL THERAPY (Billings Clinic Main Campus) req11551 Shift: Day, Weekends Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt) Starting Wage DOE:$0.00 - 0.00

May qualify for $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Acute Care PhysicalTherapy Assistant under the supervision of a physical therapist, administersphysical therapy treatments to patients. Work may be performed in one or moreareas of Billings Clinic outpatient settings. Skills in multidisciplinary teamcare conferences, discharge planning, evaluating and treating acutely ill patients,medically complex patients in acute care, participation in ergonomics trainingand interdepartmental education and departmental work teams, oversight of Rehabtechs and PTA students. Use of multiple aspects of EMR for documentation,billing and communication. Shift requirements may vary, working weekends andholidays.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with themission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service.
• Administers active and passive manual therapeuticexercises, therapeutic massage and electrical modality treatments such asultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot/cold modalities.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn andimprove functional activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles andevaluates data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress. Coordinatesinformation with the Physical Therapist. Documents in medical records accordingto established procedures in an acute care setting.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in useand care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such ascrutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Coordinates and confers with other members of thehealth care team to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information forplanning, modifying, and coordinating treatment care plans.
• May measure patient’s range of joint motion, length andgirth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specifictreatments or to assist physical therapist to compile data for patientevaluations.
• Performs other clerical duties, such as timely andaccurate entry of patient charges, taking inventory, ordering supplies,answering telephones, taking messages, or completing forms.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assessand improve quality.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth anddevelopment; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.Participates and attends educational meetings with respect to continuingeducation, co-worker in-services, and Billings Clinic educational courseofferings to enhance knowledge and further professional skills.
• Maintains competency in all organizational,departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed tomeet the needs of the department/organization

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• 2 Year / Associate Degree - Physical TherapyAssistant degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school

Certifications and Licenses

• Healthcare Provider CPR certification required at hire
• Montana Physical Therapy Assistant license

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com/aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed tobeing an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, andcourageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies andprocesses are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employeesand job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the sametreatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race,color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maritalstatus, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/ordisability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience forprospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations duringthe recruitment process.

Human Resources is located on the corner of North 29th and8th Avenue North. Enter through the main entrance to the building and go to the lower level. Human Resources is located at the bottom of the main entrance staircase to the right.