Clark Fork Valley Hospital
divh2Physical Therapist Assistant/h2pClark Fork Valley Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will work under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain movement, manage pain, and improve overall physical function./ppResponsibilities include:/pulliAdministers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, myofascial mobilization, and various modality treatments including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, infrared, ultraviolet, hot/cold packs, and hydrotherapy./liliApplies traction techniques to help relieve neck and back pain./liliInstructs, motivates, and assists patients in functional mobility activities, including ambulation, transfers, and daily living tasks./liliObserves and monitors patients during treatment sessions, compiling and evaluating progress data to report to the Physical Therapist./liliFits and trains patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prosthetics, and mobility aids (e.g., crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs)./liliCollaborates with the PT team and other healthcare professionals to plan and coordinate patient care./liliAssists with onboarding and mentoring new PTAs and provides guidance to Physical Therapy Aides./liliPerforms routine clerical tasks including inventory management, supply ordering, answering phones, and completing required documentation./liliMeasures and records range of motion, strength, limb measurements, and vital signs to assess treatment effectiveness./liliAccurately documents all patient care activities in the electronic medical record (EMR) system per department standards./liliEnsures all patients are re-evaluated by the supervising Physical Therapist according to Montana state laws, APTA guidelines, and hospital policy./liliEducates patients, families, and caregivers on prescribed home exercise programs to support continued recovery./li/ulpMinimum Qualifications:/ppThe PTA must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program and be currently licensed by Montana State Board of PT Examiners. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./ppSchedule: Day Shift 36-40 hrs/ Weekly Compensation: $24- $36 Benefits: This position is eligible for our full-time benefits package./ppWhy Clark Fork Valley Hospital: Clark Fork Valley Hospital is a great place to work, we truly live our mission of Quality Care Close to Home. Nestled along the Clark Fork River, Plains is a small community with that true home town feel. If you feel like getting a taste of the city, Missoula and Kalispell are an hour drive. As the largest employer in Sanders County, we would love for you to join our team./ppClark Fork Valley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer./p/div