Outpatient Physical Therapist - Regional Medical Center (0.8 - 1.0 FTE)

St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center•Helena, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician, or through direct access if a patient’s insurance does not require a physician referral. Develops a plan of care and administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (PTA, PT Tech, etc.). The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Responsibilities

evaluation
planning
directing
administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician, or through direct access if a patient’s insurance does not require a physician referral
Develops a plan of care and administers treatments and physical agents in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability
Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (PTA, PT Tech, etc.)
participates in operational aspects of the department
maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities
Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines
Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis
Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs

Benefits

Dedicated Time for Paperwork: Enjoy paid blocks specifically for paperwork.
Focused Patient Care: 1:1 appointment times with no treatment delegated to techs/aides.
Thorough Evaluations and Treatments: 60-minute evaluations and 45-minute treatment sessions.
$1,000 annual education budget and 24 hours of paid education time.
Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness repayment plan.
Diverse Practice Settings: Opportunities to explore pediatric, inpatient, and outpatient settings as your interests evolve.
Strong Referral Network: Ample internal referral sources.
Advanced Facilities: Work in a state-of-the-art sports medicine facility.
Allocated mentorship opportunities to support your growth.
Dedicated tech and scheduler support.
Certification and productivity incentive programs.
Full-time benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403b, and gym membership.
Efficient EMR System: Part of the EPIC network with a powerful EMR for easy communication between interprofessional providers.
Shared documentation space with an allocated desk and computer.
Team Environment: Be part of a small, intimate team that’s not too small.
Reasonable productivity expectations.
On-Site Education: Opportunities for continuing education with classes offered at your workplace (e.g., ICE lumbar).