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Logan Health Physical Therapist - Eureka Rehabilitation in Eureka, Montana
Job Description Summary:
Provides professional physical therapist services in an outpatient clinical setting following guidelines as described in the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
This position comes with a $10,000 sign on bonus
Position Responsibilities
Provides assessment and evaluation to appropriate individuals as outlined in the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Administer and interpret tests and measurements to identify areas of services.
Develops a plan of treatment consistent with the evaluation. This must include a treatment schedule including frequency and duration and type of treatment.
Documents evaluation within 24 hours of the initial visit.
Communicates in a timely manner with all concerned parties within the limits of patient confidentiality.
Provides purposeful activity and interventions to appropriate individual consistent with the Plan of Care.
Employs appropriate activity and interventions.
Changes and updates the Treatment Plan as determined by the individual's progress.
Documents daily on each treatment.
Assists office personnel with scheduling, evaluations and treatments to ensure patient compliance and treatment consistency.
Charges for each treatment daily that is consistent with treatment documentation.
Determines appropriate time to discharge individuals from Physical Therapy services.
Reviews patient logs on a monthly basis to ensure appropriate discharge.
Participates as an active member of the Rehab Department.
Attends department meetings.
Assists in development of new programs.
Assists in providing public education programs.
Assists the office personnel with answering phones and making appointments as necessary.
Works cooperatively with other department therapist(s) to share supervisory roles.
Promotes safe work habits.
Practices Standard Precautions; i.e., good handwashing and use of gloves when in contact with bodily substances.
Cleans whirlpool and other equipment in contact with bodily substances.
Reports malfunctioning equipment.
Utilizes correct body mechanics and assistive devices for all lifting, transfers and ambulation training.
Maintain a positive work environment throughout communications to problem solving.
Communicates in an understanding and diplomatic way with family, peers and supervisors.
Problem solves by pursuing proper chain of command.
Evaluates suggestions and criticism objectively and understands measures to change behavior or utilize resources when appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.
Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct: LHW is dedicated to the highest ethical standards as it is essential to meeting our commitment to our mission and vision. Individual responsibilities include adhering to our organizational Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.
Maintains awareness and understands the organization-wide compliance plan. Familiar with and adheres to LHW's published Code of Conduct which provides guidance and expectations regarding confidentiality, conflict of interest, billing, controlled substances, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), payments for referrals, gifts, anti-kickback laws, safety and health, waste disposal, and compliance with antitrust laws, advertising and marketing, discrimination, insider trading and government requests.
Reports any violation or suspected violation of this Code or other hospital policies or procedures to supervisor, Compliance Officer or through the compliance hotline.
Attends and/or completes mandatory training regarding organizational compliance.
Education and Experience Required
Requires: Current Montana Physical Therapy license. Current AHA BLS Certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.
Desire: Outpatient/orthopedic/manual skills
Shift:
Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
Logan Health Rehabilitation operates from 8-5 (with options for appointments before and after these times), Monday-Friday. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.
The Planetree Culture at Logan Health – Whitefish
Thank you for your interest in Logan Health – Whitefish where we believe everyone who works at our hospital and clinics is a caregiver. At Logan Health – Whitefish our employees are motivated by our open and supportive culture of caring for the patient and each other.
Logan Health – Whitefish was the first hospital in Montana to be affiliated with Planetree International, a non-profit organization setting the global standard for person-centered care. As a Planetree affiliate, we embrace this evidence-based approach partnering with the patient and their family to provide the highest quality patient experience. Logan Health – Whitefish is often recognized as one of the top critical access hospitals in the country and received a 5-star overall rating, the highest designation available for hospitals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2023. We take pride in providing our quality level of service and continuously work to go above and beyond our stellar reputation.
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