Outpatient Clinic Manager jobs in Helena, MT

Under the supervision of a physical therapist, administers physical therapy treatments to patients. Work may be performed in one or more areas of Billings Clinic outpatient settings. Skills in multidisciplinary team care conferences, discharge planning, evaluating and treating acutely ill patients, medically complex patients in acute care, participation in ergonomics training and interdepartmental education and departmental work teams, oversight of Rehab techs and PTA students. Use of multiple aspects of EMR for documentation, billing and communication.

Essential Job Functions

Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service. Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot/cold modalities. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities. Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress. Coordinates information with the Physical Therapist. Documents in medical records according to established procedures in an acute care setting. Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. Coordinates and confers with other members of the health care team to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment care plans. May measure patient’s range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist physical therapist to compile data for patient evaluations. Performs other clerical duties, such as timely and accurate entry of patient charges, taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephones, taking messages, or completing forms. Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality. Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Participates and attends educational meetings with respect to continuing education, co-worker in-services, and Billings Clinic educational course offerings to enhance knowledge and further professional skills. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.