✓You’ll need

Licensure

✓Current Montana state licensure as a physical therapist as appropriate to the state where services are provided at hire

Certifications

✓Healthcare Provider CPR certification at hire

Education

✓Graduate Degree

✓Physical Therapy degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

✓Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered

Qualifications

At least two years’ experience as a physical therapist preferred

+Benefits

Continuing education

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About the role

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing direct patient care, evaluations, consultations, and treatments to assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance. The Physical Therapist may work in one or more of the Rehabilitation Service areas to include hospital, inpatient and/or outpatient, and with home health patients in their homes.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing direct patient care, evaluations, consultations, and treatments to assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance. The Physical Therapist may work in one or more of the Rehabilitation Service areas to include hospital, inpatient and/or outpatient, and with home health patients in their homes. Essential Job Functions
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s and facility’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Evaluates patient’s physical and functional status with regard to developmental and chronological age by administering and interpreting tests. Observes and interviews patients, reviews medical charts and consults with physicians or nursing personnel as appropriate.
Develops individual treatment plan to include objective measures, assessment, short- and long-term goals, frequency and duration of therapy in accordance with documentation standards.
Demonstrates creativity, skill and efficiency in designing and implementing treatment plans that include the use of recognized treatment techniques and modalities appropriate to the age and disability being treated and goals to be achieved.
Modifies treatment plan per ongoing evaluation process to improve treatment effectiveness.
Selects from a variety of physical therapy treatment modalities, determines appropriate therapeutic exercises and administers and monitors the application of therapy.
Determines appropriate devices and equipment necessary to assist patient in performing physical activities.
Maintains communication with Medical Director, attending physician, ancillary department and requesting third party payers regarding patient’s treatment plan and progress through written and verbal means.
Documents timely regular initial evaluation, progress and discharge notes consistent with departmental policy, regulatory agency and reimbursement requirements.
Discusses evaluations, goals and treatments with patients and families to minimize anxieties and maximize cooperation.
Participates in discharge planning and/or care conferences with physicians, nursing and social services personnel to ensure patients have appropriate assistance and continuation of rehabilitation at home or in other care settings.
Completes daily patient charges and work schedule.
Identifies need and sets goals for own professional growth and development; meets all mandatory requirements. Participates and attends educational meetings with respect to continuing education, co-worker in-services, and Stillwater Billings Clinic educational course offerings to enhance knowledge and further professional skills.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Education
Graduate Degree
Physical Therapy degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program Experience
At least two years’ experience as a physical therapist preferred Certifications and Licenses
Healthcare Provider CPR certification at hire
Current Montana state licensure as a physical therapist as appropriate to the state where services are provided at hire Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered

Physical Therapist **Sign-On Bonus** (Full-time/Townsend)

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Physical Therapist Sign-On Bonus (Full-time/Townsend)