Inpatient Therapies - (Acute Care) Physical Therapist

Acute Care Physical Therapist

$30,000 Sign-on Bonus with two (2) year commitment to that role. Open to external applicates who have not been previously employed by CMC in the last rolling 9 months.

Status/FTE: Full Time / 0.8-1.0 FTE

Shift length: 8 hours

Start Time: 0800

Unit: Inpatient Therapies

Schedule Requirements (including weekends, holidays): Primary job is working Monday-Friday. Will be a part of the weekend on call and holiday rotation. Will be on call for a weekend approximately once every 2-3 months and on call for a holiday once every 3 years.

Responsible for any duties related to the physical therapy care of patients being treated in the therapy department.  This includes evaluation, program planning, consultation, and treatment of patients.  It also includes the necessary documentation, communication and attendance at meetings as well as any other task within the department as assigned by persons responsible.

Minimum Required:  

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Licensed as a physical therapist in the State of Montana.
• Good organizational skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must obtain BLS for Healthcare Provider within 3 months of hire.

Preferred/Desired: 

• Prefer one year of experience working as an acute care PT.

Your experience matters

At Community Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Acute Care Physical Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts  
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching  
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About our Health System
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

“Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

COVID-19 Update:

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.