PHYSICAL THERAPIST - PHYSICAL THERAPY (FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME)

Physical Therapist Registered
Kootenai Health is seeking an experienced physical therapist to help launch a new Physical Therapy in the Emergency Department program.
This is not a traditional acute-care PT role. The therapist will work directly alongside emergency physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, case management, and other clinical partners to evaluate and treat patients whose pain, dizziness, mobility, or function may affect their plan of care.
This role is ideal for a highly skilled, autonomous clinician with a strong background in manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, vertigo, concussion, and acute musculoskeletal conditions.

Perform focused physical therapy evaluations in the Emergency Department
Provide appropriate manual therapy, canalith-repositioning procedures, exercise, mobility training, education, and equipment recommendations
Identify clinical red flags and determine when additional medical evaluation is needed
Support safe discharge and disposition planning
Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team
Help develop workflows, referral pathways, clinical standards, and outcome measures for the new program
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program required
Current Idaho Physical Therapist license, or eligibility to obtain licensure required
At least five years of clinical physical therapy experience
Demonstrated experience in manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, vertigo, concussion, and musculoskeletal care
Advanced training or certification in vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, or manual therapy is preferred.
Typical equipment used in a clinical job
We are looking for a therapist who:
Has strong manual therapy and hands-on examination skills
Is highly experienced in vestibular rehabilitation and vertigo management
Communicates confidently with physicians, nurses, and other hospital leaders
Is excited to help build and shape a new model of care
About Kootenai Health
Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees, plus affordable plans for parttime staff. Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%-6%
Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
Awardwinning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!
Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.