Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY STATEMENTPhysical Therapist at PCH serves as a resource and coordination point for ensuring a patient centeredprofessional therapy practice environment that focuses on the clinical competence, quality improvement andstandards of care to facilitate the highest quality of evidence-based therapy care. PT provides direct physicaltherapy care to patients who have been in accidents or have disabling conditions. The PT uses a variety oftechniques to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physicaldisabilities in their patients.PT supervises physical therapist assistants and/or physical therapy aides and, along with them, are members of athe entire PCH healthcare team and other therapies as appropriate and available.Works closely with all members of the PT Department staff as well as all members of the PCH healthcare teamas well as any outside resources/professionals to provide quality, professional therapy care and services.PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSMay be required to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, or stoop. Sit/Stand throughout the day.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Licensure/Certification: State of Montana Physical Therapy LicenseExperience/Knowledge: Three (3) or more years experience in all aspects of physical therapy.Demonstration of leadership and continuing development interestSuccessful candidate must pass a background check and drug screen.