Senior Services Physical Therapist (Full Time)

Benefis; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Great Falls, MT is seeking a Senior Services Physical Therapist for a full-time role. You will perform age- and diagnosis-specific assessments, apply evidence-based techniques including manual therapy and modalities, and guide patients toward restored mobility and function.

Education for patients and families, and collaboration with the care team are essential. This position requires Montana PT licensure (or temporary licensure under state rules), a DPT/advanced PT

Qualifications

• Must have Montana Physical Therapy licensure.
• Temporary licensure allowed under State Practice Act.
• Graduate in PT with DPT or higher, or PT certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform age and diagnosis-specific assessments to gather data for the patient’s needs.
• Utilize exercise, manual therapy, modalities, and equipment to improve strength, balance, coordination and ROM; reduce pain and restore mobility.
• Provide education about treatment program, disease process, and injury prevention to patient and family; collaborate with health care team.
• Delegate tasks to PTA or Rehab aide as appropriate and follow all policies and procedures.

Skills

Assessment skills

Manual therapy

Patient education

Rehabilitation planning

Education

Montana Physical Therapy Licensure

Temporary licensure under State Practice Act

DPT / Master’s in Physical Therapy / PT certification

BLS certification

Job description

## Senior Services Physical Therapist (Full Time)Apply: Great Falls, MT: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR106587**Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!** Responsible for performing an age and diagnosis specific assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient’s/resident’s/client’s individual needs. Utilizes exercise, soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, manual therapy techniques, equipment and physical and electrical modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination and range of motions, and to decrease pain to restore mobility and function. Provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient/resident/client and family/caregiver and other members of the health care team. Delegates as necessary aspects of care to the PTA or Rehabilitation aide based on their job descriptions.Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.**Education/License/Experience Requirements:*** Physical Therapy Licensure, in Montana* Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act* Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a DPT, Master’s degree, or BA degree in Physical Therapy or certification in Physical Therapy* Current BLS certification.**Exemption Wage**Non-Exempt**Starting Wage**$38.55/hourly### *Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience*