Travel Physical Therapist PT

Sweetwater Care; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Great Falls, MT is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate movement disorders, design individualized treatment plans, and guide patients through therapeutic exercise. You will supervise PT assistants, document progress, communicate with the health team, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, ongoing training, and accurate record-keeping to support positive

Qualifications

• Active state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to learn about their condition and history.
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by observation and interaction.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coach patients and teach therapeutic exercises to ease pain and promote healing.
• Maintain patient records with goals and progress.
• Use standardized assessments to support interventions.
• Assess progress and adjust treatments in the clinical record.
• Evaluate outcomes and adjust services accordingly.
• Provide counseling to patients and families.
• Communicate progress and plans with the health team.
• Prepare discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
• Document all required information in the electronic system.

Education

Active State Licensure

Job description

Principal Responsibilities

• 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

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