Physical Therapist Assistant (Full Time)

Benefis Hospitals•Great Falls, MT

12d

About The Position

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest health systems, committed to providing excellent care and supporting employees with benefits, compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and growth opportunities. The Physical Therapist Assistant helps the physical therapist implement plans of care and treatment programs to restore patients’ or residents’ optimal function and mobility. The role provides treatments appropriate to the assistant’s education and training, using exercise, equipment, and modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination, and range of motion and to decrease pain. The employee must comply with Benefis Health System policies and procedures and follow requirements, regulations, and procedures of applicable licensing boards or agencies. Other job duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate of Arts degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Current Montana license as a Physical Therapist Assistant; temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act is also noted.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and handle changing situations.
Ability to interact with a variety of people, manage stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Responsibilities

Assist the physical therapist in implementing plans of care and treatment programs.
Provide treatment within the scope of education and training using exercise, equipment, and modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination, and range of motion and decrease pain.
Perform other assigned job duties or tasks.
Follow applicable licensing board or agency requirements, regulations, and procedures.
Comply with Benefis Health System policies and procedures.