Physical Therapist- Lymphedema (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Position Summary: 

This position exists to provide excellent physical therapy services.  The purpose of this position is to evaluate patients, establish and implement a plan of care based upon evaluation findings, and provide health and wellness education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
• Montana Licensure (Physical Therapist)
• American Heart Association BLS required within 1 month of hire
• Participates in two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one year of hire.
• Preferred: Two years of physical therapy experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Evaluates physical and functional status of patients and establishes & implements appropriate plan of care within the scope of Physical Therapy Practice.
• Documents initial evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment, education and discharge summaries within compliance of BH Rehab policies.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers in strategies to manage pain, improve safety and function and educate re: individualized plan of care.  Documents appropriately.
• Identifies issues re: patient safety and follows through with processes to accomplish safety for all involved. (family, caregiver, patient)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Self-directed, completes assignments accurately, thoroughly and with minimal oversight
• Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills