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Physical Therapist

Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Plains, MTFull-time$79–125K/yrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Compensation
$79–125K/yr
Location
Plains, MT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Montana Physical Therapist License Or Eligibility For Licensure

Job overview

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is hiring a Physical Therapist. Clark Fork Valley Hospital seeks a compassionate and highly skilled Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, and administer treatments that restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability for patients with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

Key focus areas include Review physician referrals and patient records to determine required therapy, Test and measure strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on patient evaluations.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of Accredited Physical Therapy Program, Montana Physical Therapist License, and Good Physical Health. Important skills include Evaluating Patient Condition, Planning Treatment Programs, Administering Physical Therapy Treatments, Restoring Function, Relieving Pain, and Preventing Disability. Preferred (not required): Myofascial Mobilization and Lymph Mobilization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Evaluating Patient ConditionPlanning Treatment ProgramsAdministering Physical Therapy TreatmentsRestoring FunctionRelieving PainPreventing DisabilityTesting Patient StrengthMeasuring Motor DevelopmentMeasuring Sensory PerceptionMeasuring Functional CapacityMeasuring Respiratory EfficiencyMeasuring Circulatory EfficiencyAdministering Manual ExercisesInstructing PatientsMotivating PatientsAssisting Patients With Physical ActivitiesUsing Assistive DevicesUsing Supportive DevicesAdministering Physical AgentsAquatic TherapyEvaluating Treatment EffectsAdjusting TreatmentsAdministering TractionRecording Treatment ProgressInstructing Family in Treatment ProceduresEvaluating Prosthetic DevicesFitting Prosthetic DevicesAdjusting Prosthetic DevicesEvaluating Orthotic DevicesFitting Orthotic DevicesAdjusting Orthotic DevicesConferring With PhysiciansConferring With Other PractitionersIntegrating Physical Therapy TreatmentOrienting AssistantsInstructing AssistantsDirecting Work ActivitiesPlanning LecturesConducting LecturesPlanning Training ProgramsConducting Training ProgramsBroad Clinical KnowledgeWorking With Diverse Patient PopulationStrong CommunicationEvaluation SkillsDocumentation SkillsTeam-Oriented MindsetPatient-Centered MindsetMyofascial MobilizationLymph MobilizationManual ExercisesAssistive and Supportive Devices KnowledgeTractionCommunicationTeaching and TrainingLeadership and Supervision

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited Physical Therapy ProgramCurrent Montana Physical Therapist License or Eligibility for LicensureGood Physical and Mental HealthMust Maintain Required CEUs Per Montana APTA GuidelinesBroad Clinical KnowledgeWillingness to Work With a Diverse Patient Population

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Physical Therapist

Plains, MT

Full Time

Rehab Services

Experienced

Position- Physical Therapist-Loan Forgiveness-Relocation

Clark Fork Valley Hospitalis seeking a compassionate and highly skilledPhysical Therapist (PT)to join our rehabilitation team. This position is responsible for evaluating, planning, and administering physical therapy treatments prescribed by a physician, with the goal of restoring function, relieving pain, and preventing disability in patients suffering from physical impairments or conditions affecting muscles, nerves, joints, and bones.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Reviews Physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.

  • Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.

  • Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.

  • Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.

  • Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.

  • Administers treatments involving application of physical agents and use of Aquatic therapy as appropriate.

  • Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

  • Administers myofascial mobilization and lymph mobilization if adequate training has been accomplished.

  • Administers traction to relieve pain.

  • Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.

  • Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.

  • Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modification to Orthotist.

  • Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.

  • Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, aides, and students.

  • Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on physical therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Current Montana Physical Therapist license (or eligibility for licensure) Good physical and mental health, with the ability to demonstrate and promote wellness practices. Must maintain required CEUs per Montana APTA guidelines, with a focus on community and patient care needs. Broad clinical knowledge and willingness to work with a diverse patient population. Strong communication, evaluation, and documentation skills. Team-oriented and patient-centered mindset

Schedule- Day Shift 36-40 hrs/ Weekly

Compensation : $79,000 - $125,000 DOE

Benefits: This position is eligible for our full time benefits package

Why Clark Fork Valley Hospital

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a great place to work, we truly live our mission of Quality Care Close to Home. Nestled along the Clark Fork River, Plains is a small community with that true home town feel. If you feel like getting a taste of the city Missoula and Kalispell are an hour drive. As the largest employer in Sanders County, we would love for you to join our team.

Clark Fork Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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