Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health • Billings, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Big Sky Rehabilitation Hospital in Billings, Montana, is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing care for patients recovering from serious illness, injury, or surgery. Physical Therapists help patients restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. They review medical histories, evaluate physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and develop treatment plans. The role integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation, 24-hour nursing care, and coordinated interdisciplinary treatment for patients with conditions including stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions, orthopedic procedures, and amputations. The organization describes recognition, wellness, and retention programs, as well as employee feedback platforms including “My Ernest Journey” and its Engagement Survey.

Requirements

• Current and valid Physical Therapist licensure.
• Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Competency in providing care according to established standards.
• Appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct patient-care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
• Examine patients’ medical histories and evaluate their physical abilities and potential to respond to therapy.
• Develop treatment plans.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed