Acute Care Physical Therapist PRN

Intermountain Health

6d•$43 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

This position screens, tests, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices. The therapist consults with, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care. The position is PRN, as needed, at Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapist license in the states where the employee works.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Basic computer skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Skill sets and experience with the target population of the job setting.
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values and abide by its service standards.
Provide skilled physical therapy services and maintain knowledge of standard practices for different patient groups.
Conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develop care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
Meet established productivity standards for the department or service line.
Maintain thorough and timely patient records in accordance with regulations and facility policies, and complete patient billing accurately and promptly.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers regarding patient needs and goals, supporting smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
Manage patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students.
Participate in and promote continuing education for self and staff, and pursue learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
Participate in quality improvement, safe equipment use, efforts to improve clinical outcomes, patient access and experience, the Intermountain Operating Model, and utilization review audits.
Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration or consensus with the leader.
Contribute to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.