MT - Physical Therapist

Job Description

Glendive Medical Center is seeking a contract Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment. Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. The rehab services at GMC work with people with many different diagnoses and disabilities. The goal of rehab services is to help prevent injuries, restore mobility, decrease pain, and promote independence. Rehab services works with people of all ages, from infants to elders to help them reach their goals. Job Summary: The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff. Duties/Responsibilities: • Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes. • Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate. • Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. • Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals. • Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes. • Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. • Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures. • Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature. • Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community. Required Skills/Abilities: • Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services. • Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.

Shift: M-F, 8am to 5pm

Specialty Type: Rehabilitation Therapy

Sub Specialties: Physical Therapist

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