Physical Therapist

Department PHYSICAL THERAPY Exempt
Immediate REHAB DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Supervisor
Supervisor next CCO Workweek
in line
POSITION SUMMARY
Plans and implements specific treatment programs for patients according to the principles and
practices of Physical Therapy.
Continued employment and raises in this position are dependent upon Central Montana
Medical Center's fiscal viability and:
 Actions and communications that contribute to a team concept and create a
positive environment for all customers
 Acceptable performance of essential and all job duties
 Acceptable attendance record
 Accountability for safety to self, patients, visitors and all customers, and care of
equipment and building
 Adherence to departmental and facility policies and procedures, education
requirements, compliance monitoring and reporting, and CMMC Code of
Conduct
 Accountability for the consequences of own actions
 Physical and emotional ability to perform essential functions
 Acceptable background investigation results if required for position
Minimum Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required:
Bachelors degree in physical therapy
PT licensure in the state of Montana
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
(Must be able to perform with or without accommodation)
1 Receives physical therapy orders (In-patient, Out-patient, Nursing Home, Swing-bed and

Home Health) through the appropriate channels.
2 Evaluate patients and establish a written plan of treatment with short and long term goals.
3 Treat patient within established physical therapy guidelines.
4 Keep appropriate documentation records (daily logs, progress notes, discharge notes etc.)
5 Fill out daily chargemaster sheets.
6 Supervise physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides.
7 Maintain open lines of communication within department, between departments and with the

physicians.
8 Provide appropriate inservices to staff members.
9 Assist with compiling Q.A. data reports.
10 Completes other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge to be able to treat a wide variety of patients in an in-patient, out-patient, nursing home
and home health setting.
Ability to adapt to fluctuations in work loads.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with patients, co-workers, visitors, families, physicians
and the general public
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE for this position:

Category I Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluid to which
universal precautions apply

Category II Activity performed without blood/bodily fluids exposure,
but exposure may occur in emergency

Category III Task/activity does not ordinarily entail predictable
exposure to blood/bodily fluids

OTHER EXPOSURE for this position:
Radiation
Noise
Other (Specify)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Essential functions strength rating for position - see Job Analysis)
Sedentary Exert up to 10# occasionally or negligible force frequently
Light Exert up to 20# occasionally, < 10# frequently or

negligible force constantly
Medium Exert up to 50# occasionally, up to 25# or up to 10#

constantly Heavy Exert up to 100# occasionally, up to 50# frequently or up

to 20# constantly
Very Heavy Exert > 100# occasionally, > 50# frequently or

> 20# constantly