Physical Therapist - Outpatient
On-siteGreat Falls, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction to restore, maintain, and promote optimal physical function and wellness. Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments resulting from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. Prepare doctor's reports, write patient care records, and communicate treatment nature to patients. Communicate clearly with medical staff, the public, and diverse patient populations while managing a chaotic work environment. Lift and carry items up to 100 pounds, requiring full range of body motion and dexterity. Operate office equipment including fax and photocopiers, and use and repair department equipment. Requires a Licensed Physical Therapist in Montana with a Bachelor's degree and BLS certification. Full-time role with a $20,000 retention bonus available.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a Physical Therapy program
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Montana
- BLS Certification
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, standards, and techniques of physical therapy
- Knowledge of how to use and maintain physical therapy equipment
- Knowledge of safety requirements
- Skill in writing reports, preparing correspondence, and keeping patient care records
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
- Skill in identifying and recommending problem resolution
- Ability to evaluate utilization statistics and other data
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Must have the dexterity and manual skill required to operate the keyboard of a computer terminal and the numeric keypad of a standard desktop calculator by touch, with or without accommodation, in an accurate and efficient manner
- Must have the physical ability to work on a computer terminal, with or without accommodations, for interrupted periods of up to four hours duration continuously
- Must have the ability to operate office equipment, including fax and photocopier in order to complete requests for medical information
- Ability to manage a sometimes chaotic work environment related to changing patient needs
- A positive attitude towards health care team members and diverse patient populations
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
- Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
- Frequent standing and walking for prolonged period of time
- Requires handling and lifting of patients
- Requires ability to use and repair department equipment
- Requires prolonged sitting and standing for periods of time, as well as bending and stooping
- Requires ability to facilitate prescribed treatment, including full manipulation and resistance
- Requires ability to communicate nature of treatment to patient and prepare doctor's report
- Lifts and carries items up to 100 pounds
- Exposure to diseases, toxic substances, radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common in a clinic environment
- Must be able to comply with all Service Standards and Policies and Procedures of the Great Falls Clinic
- Must be able to comply with all Customer Service Standards
- Must be able to comply with all Dress Code
- Must be able to comply with all Physical and Mental requirements outlined and approved for this position
- Must be able to receive direction from Department Director
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience within specific scope of practice
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