Physical Therapist, Community Hospitals (Full Time)

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Benefis Health System

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Choteau, Montana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The physical therapist performs patient assessments and utilizes various therapeutic techniques to restore mobility, function, and pain relief. They also provide education to patients and families while coordinating care with the rehabilitation team.

Qualifications

You have a DPT, Master's, or BA degree in Physical Therapy and are licensed as a Physical Therapist in Montana. You are responsible for assessing patients, developing treatment plans utilizing various therapeutic techniques, and educating patients and their families. You must also maintain BLS certification and comply with all organizational policies and licensing board requirements.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Physical Therapy Licensure

DPT

Master's degree

BA degree

BLS certification

soft tissue mobilization

joint manipulation

manual therapy techniques

physical modalities

electrical modalities

Job Description

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!


Responsible for performing an age and diagnosis specific assessment designed to gather data relevant to the patient’s/resident’s/client’s individual needs. Utilizes exercise, soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, manual therapy techniques, equipment and physical and electrical modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination and range of motions, and to decrease pain to restore mobility and function. Provides education related to the treatment program, disease process, and prevention of further injuries to the patient/resident/client and family/caregiver and other members of the health care team. Delegates as necessary aspects of care to the PTA or Rehabilitation aide based on their job descriptions.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements:

  • Physical Therapy Licensure, in Montana
  • Temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act
  • Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a DPT, Master’s degree, or BA degree in Physical Therapy or certification in Physical Therapy
  • Current BLS certification.

Exemption Wage 

Exempt

Starting Wage

$76,315.20/annual

Actual offered wage is based on applicable experience

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Benefis Health System

As a not-for-profit community health system, Benefis is driven to provide the highest level of care. We serve nearly 230,000 residents across a 15-county region that is bigger than Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont combined. Benefis is the largest non-governmental employer in the Great Falls area, with more than 3,000 employees. Benefis Hospitals has more than 530 beds at its two campuses (that includes 146 beds in long-term care and 20 beds at Peace Hospice of Montana) and partners with over 250 area physicians. More than 100 physicians and advanced practice professionals are employed with Benefis Medical Group. Our hospital provides a wide range of programs and services to help you live the best life possible. We’re here to help you “Live well.” Benefis Health System came about when two Christian-based hospitals became one. Our founders'​ believed in providing good care to all in need, and trusted that this would be accomplished. The Benefis name was derived using Latin root words: "Bene-"​ meaning good, and "fis-"​ for faith and trust. It’s these same root words that make up such terms as ‘beneficial’ and ‘confidence’. Benefis has been a trusted provider of care for more than 100 years. And our name speaks to our commitment: good care one can put faith in. Benefis is consistently ranked among America’s top hospitals by the nation’s leading healthcare ratings organizations, including being rated as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare!
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