JOB DETAILS


JOB SUMMARY

  • Job Nbr:
    11636
  • Date Posted:
    11/20/2023 1:38:00 PM
  • Employer Industry:
    Healthcare
  • Employer Type:
    Outpatient
  • Location:
    Missoula MT 59833
  • PT/FT:
    Full time.
  • Hours:
    M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 4 10 hour days.
  • Experience Required:
    Min. 2 years in outpatient with vestibular and/or neurology experience.
  • Education Requirements:
    Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from accredited college.
  • Cert/Lic Required:
    Current Physical Therapist license in Montana.
  • Computer Skills Required:
    We use PromptEMR.

Physical Therapist

From: The People Link Corp
Description: Full time permanent Physical Therapist position in vestibular specialist outpatient clinic serving Missoula, MT.

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

Full service outpatient physical therapy clinic with particular expertise in treating vestibular conditions utilizing the most advanced technology in the world to treat balance disorders, dizziness, vertigo, concussions, and neuro/ortho diagnoses.

Compensation:
$37/hr -$40/hr depending on experience.
Benefits offered:

Benefits package including:

  • Medical
  • Vision at a discount
  • Dental at a discount
  • 401(k) with up 3% matching
  • CE allowance
  • Paid vacations

ABOUT THE POSITION

As the preeminent outpatient physical therapy clinic in Montana providing expert care for vestibular and balance disorders, on top of a full range of physical therapy services for all kinds of conditions.

We offer 60-minute evaluations and 45-minute follow-up appointments.  We have state-of-the-art equipment to treat balance and dizziness disorders, concussions, neurologic disorders, and orthopedic issues. 

We have certified ASTYM and Trigger Point Dry Needling therapists. We have one LSVT BIG certified physical therapist. The owner is Emory Certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation and is taking the Neuro Competency exam in March 2024.

Our therapists use several methods to treat patients, including the McKenzie method.  Some therapists are certified in joint manipulation and other techniques to reduce pain.

We treat patients of all ages in our 4500 sq ft facility.

We are looking for an experienced physical therapist, Vestibular Rehab experience is key, and your responsibilities will include:

  • Reviewing patients' medical histories
  • Diagnosing patients by observing their movements and listening to their concerns 
  • Developing individualized treatment plans for patients 
  • Outlining clear goals for patients and the expected outcomes of the plan
  • Using exercises, stretching, equipment, and hands-on therapy to manage patients' pain, increase mobility, and prevent further pain and injury 
  • Recording patients' progress and modifying the plan of care if needed 
  • Educating patients and family members about the recovery process 

Personal qualities we are looking for include: Warm, friendly, and nice; willing to use technology; problem solver; team player; good communicator; willing to learn and ask questions when you don't know something.

Certified vestibular specialist is highly desirable.

Why you should come work for us:

We focus on treating the whole patient.  We spend one-on-one time with our patients, assessing and treating functional impairments. 

We have the most advanced technology in the world to treat balance disorders, dizziness, vertigo, concussions, and neuro/ortho diagnoses.

We have a four-dimensional treadmill by MediTouch International to train anticipatory and compensatory stepping responses; Virtual Reality goggles with a balance force plate for assessments and treatment; a Smart EquiTest System by Natus, and four sets of oculography goggles to assess for BPPV and central and peripheral signs of vertigo / impairments.

We work as a team to collaborate on our complex patients.  We see results and celebrate achievements weekly.

Our patients recognize us as delivering quality care with compassion. 

The owner educates the physical therapists on vestibular disorders using PowerPoint presentations and hands-on training. 

Ask for Mya Borgman at 818-890-9998 when calling about this position.