Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist

(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Relocation Assistance, Sign-ON Bonus, Competitive Compensation and much more!)

Position Responsibilities:
•The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. 
•The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.
•Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients' functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
•Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
•Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
•Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals.
•Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
•Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
•Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
•Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
•Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Requirements

•Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
•Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
•Ability to be Licensed within the State of Montana.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development