Physical Therapist - 2483579

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function, but also optimal wellness and fitness, and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. Receives direction from: Department Director. The Physical Therapist, as an employed provider, is expected to comply with all Service Standards and Policies and Procedures of the Clinic. This is inclusive of all Customer Service Standards, Dress Code, and Physical and Mental requirements outlined and approved for this position.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a Physical Therapy program, required.

EXPERIENCE:

•  Prior experience within specific scope of practice, preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Montana, required.
• BLS certification, required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 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 accommodation, 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.

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