Senior Services Physical Therapist (Full Time)

Benefis Health System•Great Falls, MT

10d

About The Position

The Senior Services Physical Therapist performs age- and diagnosis-specific assessments to gather information relevant to each patient’s, resident’s, or client’s individual needs. The therapist uses exercise, soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, manual therapy techniques, equipment, and physical and electrical modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination, and range of motion; decrease pain; and restore mobility and function. The therapist educates patients, residents, or clients, their families or caregivers, and other members of the health care team about treatment programs, disease processes, and injury prevention. The therapist delegates appropriate aspects of care to a physical therapist assistant or rehabilitation aide in accordance with their job descriptions. The role requires managing deadlines, maintaining accuracy, adapting to changing situations, interacting with a variety of people, and handling stressful situations and conflict. The employee performs assigned duties, follows applicable licensing-board and agency requirements and procedures, and complies with Benefis Health System policies and procedures.

Requirements

Physical Therapy licensure in Montana, or temporary licensure as governed by the State Practice Act.
Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy, or graduate of an accredited college or university with a DPT, Master’s degree, or BA degree in Physical Therapy, or certification in Physical Therapy.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to meet deadlines, maintain accuracy, and adapt to changing situations.
Ability to work with a variety of people, handle stressful situations, and manage conflict.

Responsibilities

Perform age- and diagnosis-specific assessments to gather information relevant to individual patient, resident, or client needs.
Use exercise, soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, manual therapy techniques, equipment, and physical and electrical modalities to improve strength, balance, coordination, and range of motion; decrease pain; and restore mobility and function.
Educate patients, residents, or clients, their families or caregivers, and health care team members about treatment programs, disease processes, and prevention of further injuries.
Delegate appropriate aspects of care to a physical therapist assistant or rehabilitation aide in accordance with their job descriptions.
Perform assigned duties and comply with applicable licensing-board and agency requirements, procedures, and Benefis Health System policies.