Physical Therapist PT

$20,000.00 sign-on and relocation assistance available.

About the role

Banner Health’s Washakie Medical Center in Worland, Wyoming is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist. This position is responsible for evaluations and treatments of outpatient and inpatient populations in a rural setting, including supervision of assistants when appropriate. You will communicate and coordinate with patients, caregivers, and providers.

Day shift, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with a rotating weekend schedule.

Washakie Medical Center is an 18-bed critical-access hospital with advanced capabilities, including a 64-slice CT scanner, 3D tomosynthesis mammography, 1.5 tesla MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, electronic medical records, and a full-service lab. The trauma ED is staffed with full-time physicians, and surgery services include 24/7 CRNA coverage, two general surgeons, orthopedic surgery, and ambulatory treatment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient’s functional abilities and limitations; determine if intervention is needed.
• Establish a plan of care and treatment goals in collaboration with the patient and family/caregiver.
• Implement individualized treatment plans considering physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs.
• Provide skilled treatment in a safe manner; assess ongoing effectiveness and modify the plan of care as indicated.
• Involve patient and family/caregiver in treatment and decision-making processes; provide ongoing education.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and progress according to professional practice guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Communicate evaluation results, patient progress, and pertinent information to physicians, nurses, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to PTAs, ATCs, therapy technicians, and students in compliance with department policies and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in departmental meetings, process improvement initiatives, and training of new personnel.
• Meet productivity standards set by the department.

Requirements

• Graduation from an APTA-accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice (internationally trained candidates have six months from hire to obtain a license).
• BLS certification required.
• Proficiency with computer software applications used in an automated patient care environment.
• Ability to operate patient care equipment, evaluation tools, therapeutic modalities, and office equipment (e.g., copier, fax, computer).

Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice or Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment.

Location

Worland is located in the Bighorn Basin of Northwestern Wyoming, 30 minutes from the Bighorn Mountains and Wind River Canyon, with easy access to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The area offers abundant outdoor recreational opportunities in scenic surroundings.

Pay

$20,000.00 sign-on and relocation assistance available.

Schedule

Day shift, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with a rotating weekend schedule.