Physical Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Looking for an enthusiastic and innovative part- time or full-time physical therapist to join a growing rehabilitation department based in a rural Critical Access Hospital and Outpatient Clinic.

Duties include : providing, planning and organizing PT services to the community and surrounding areas including CAH, outpatients, school (optional), supervising PTA and RCA and working in a multidisciplinary team environment including PT / OT / ST, providers and nursing staff.

Experience an asset but not essential. New grads welcome.

Therapy Functions :

• Review requests for physical therapy and physicians' orders.
• Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician.
• Provide effective and efficient evaluation and treatment and modify as needed.
• Instruct patients and / or family members and staff in home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
• Provide patient education.
• Determine proper equipment usage, application and body position, and make adjustments as necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments )e.g.; gait training, modalities, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, etc.)
• Apply agents such as ultrasound, Estim, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, (e.g.; active, passive) etc., as required.
• Ensure therapy notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the patient's response to care.
• Meet with attending physician / medical director, and other medical staff, etc., as necessary.
• Have attending physicians(s) review and sign treatment plans, etc.
• Discuss patient treatment methods and problems with support staff (PTA, RCA) regularly.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements include a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university and a current, unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the state of Montana.

SCHEDULE

Wage rate also dependent upon experience and education. Starting $38.18

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Part Time or Full Time