Logan Health·Polson, Montana
Develops and implements individualized physical therapy treatment programs based on comprehensive patient assessments. Maintains accurate documentation and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
This position plans and implements specific and individualized treatment programs to patients according to the principles of physical therapy.
Supports the organization in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of Logan Health.
Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.
Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.
Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.
Minimum of one (1) of the following required: Current Montana Physical Therapy license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice within the state of Montana. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and must successfully obtain Montana Physical Therapy license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice within the state of Montana within thirty (30) days of hire. RQI Provider (BLS) within seven (7) days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first, required. Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes. Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy. Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently. Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed. Job Specific Duties: Develops, implements, and revises individualized, goal directed physical therapy through a skilled process of evaluation and ongoing assessment of each patient. Performs comprehensive assessments that reflect the patient’s functional, physical, mental, emotional, psychosocial and environmental status. Develops and maintains an updated, individualized plan of care that includes; goals, interventions, medications and visit frequency orders. Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, communicate, supervise and delegate to provide therapy services in a competent and efficient manner. Performs all patient treatment according to established physical therapy standards and department policies and procedures. Actively involved in the rehabilitation process, completes admission, discharge evaluations, daily assessments and identifies individual goals for each patient. Exhibits excellent customer service and communication techniques at all times to internal and external customers. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner according to payer guidelines (Medicare, Private Insurance, Medicaid) and Montana practice guidelines for physical therapy Enhances rehabilitation services by participating in projects/programs within the department, the facility and the community. Achieves set productivity standards per department protocol. The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position. Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Requires a current Montana Physical Therapy license or a multi-state compact license. Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and obtain RQI Provider (BLS) certification.
Market context
In Montana, allied health travel assignments are often driven by outpatient and hospital coverage needs across a broad patient mix, so adaptable clinicians with strong communication skills tend to stand out. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can commit to a 13-week assignment and work in a community-focused setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit for the setting and assignment length before applying.