Physical Therapist
Big Sky, MT
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs

Physical Therapist

Job Overview

• Contract role in Big Sky, Montana
• Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapy
• Schedule: Days only, 5x8s, typically 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch
• Hours per week: 40
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Montana
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Experience

• Two years of physical therapy experience

Schedule / Work Expectations

• Regular and sustained attendance is required
• May require work beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts
• On-call work may be required

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish/implement a plan of care based on findings
• Document evaluations, re-evaluations, progress notes, daily treatment, education, and discharge summaries
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on pain management, safety, function, and the individualized plan of care
• Identify and address patient safety issues

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Repeated standing, walking, twisting/bending/stooping/kneeling, reaching above shoulder level, and pushing/pulling
• Continuous fine-finger movements, visual acuity, cognitive focus, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, chemicals, medications, radiation, and emotionally challenging situations