Mobility Coach - Surgery Center

Join Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center as a Full-Time PT for Mobility Coach at the Surgery Center, where your expertise will make a vital difference in patient recovery. Enjoy a dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters professional development and a fun culture. Working 32 hours per week that requires flexibility for variable days and hours:
Monday - Friday, and every other Saturday with availability from 7:00am - 9:00am based on departmental needs onsite. You will collaborate with a dedicated team focused on excellence in patient care. The compensation range for this role is competitive, offering $25-$38 per hour, recognizing your skills and commitment to quality healthcare. This position allows you to engage with patients during a critical phase of their treatment and to uphold the core values of integrity, safety, and problem-solving.$1000.00

sign-on bonus: $500.00 will be paid upon successful completion of 90 days of employment, and the remaining $500.00 will be paid upon successful completion of 6 months of employment.

Let us introduce ourselves

Come Join the Missoula Bone & Joint and Surgery Center Team! Culture, development, collaboration, and an energetic team atmosphere are a few of the great things Missoula Bone & Joint has to offer. Winners of the Top Employers Award four years running and known as Becker's 150 Greatest Places to work in healthcare proves this is a great company with professionalism and down-to-earth personalities from management, providers and staff.

Your day to day as a Mobility Coach:

As a Full-Time PT for Mobility Coach in the Surgery Center at Missoula Bone & Joint, you will collaborate with nursing staff and physicians in providing care for post-operative patients in an acute setting 23-hour stay.  Your day-to-day responsibilities will include gait training, home exercise program (HEP) instruction, DME fitting and education, post-operative education, education on mobility and safety within patients' home and vehicle upon discharge.

You will collaborate with nursing staff to establish patient discharge priorities and status. Expect to communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing education on the recovery process and safety within the patients home and vehicle upon discharge. Each day will bring unique challenges, requiring your problem-solving skills and commitment to excellence as you support patients on their healing journey.

Does this sound like you?

To thrive as a Full-Time PT for Mobility Coach at Missoula Bone & Joint, you will need a strong set of clinical and interpersonal skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential, allowing you to assess patient conditions and react swiftly to any changes in their status. Exceptional communication skills will enable you to effectively educate patients and families, ensuring they understand care protocols and recovery plans.

Interpersonal skills are equally important, as building rapport with patients can significantly enhance their experience during a vulnerable time. Attention to detail is crucial; you'll need to monitor vital signs meticulously and document patient responses accurately.

Additionally, the ability to remain calm under pressure will serve you well in this fast-paced environment. Finally, a commitment to safety and integrity will help you maintain the highest standards of patient care and foster trust with both patients and colleagues.

Our team needs you!

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!