Physical Therapist

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Laurel
Posted on: February 10, 2025

Job Description:

Physical Therapist at Intermountain Health summary:
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with injuries, diseases, and disabilities using established physical therapy techniques. This role involves developing tailored treatment plans, educating patients and caregivers, and using various modalities to enhance patient mobility and reduce discomfort. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, state licensure, and one year of related experience, preferably in a clinical setting.
Job Description:This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices. The Physical Therapist consults, educates, and trains patients and their caregivers.Scope

• Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Develops plans describing a treatment strategy, its purposes, and its anticipated outcome. Plan often includes exercise regimens at the clinic and at home to increase flexibility, strength, or endurance. May use various modalities to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
• Provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Help to restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent disability.
• Determines patients ability to be independent and reintegrate into the workplace or community after injury or illness.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school is required
  • Current/valid state Physical Therapist licensure is required Basic Life Support (BLS) is required
  • One (1) year related experience (preferably in a clinic setting) is required
  • Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy is preferred
  • Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is preferredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required
    • Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and applications.
    • Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
    • Highly organized and analytical.
    • Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
    • A team player who handles multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment.Physical Requirements:Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, WalkingLocation:Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional HospitalWork City:BillingsWork State:MontanaScheduled Weekly Hours:30The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. -$41.22 - $63.59We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our, and for our . Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.All positions subject to close without notice.
      
      Keywords:
      Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Treatment Plans, Mobility Improvement, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Exercise Regimens, Patient Education, Occupational Therapy, Healthcare
      

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