Home Health Physical Therapist $10,000 Bonus

Intermountain Health•Las Vegas, NV

5d•$47 - $73

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 practices. The Physical Therapist consults with, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with care teams and stakeholders to provide quality, patient-centered care. The role is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week opportunity serving Home Health in Nye County, Pahrump. The schedule offers flexibility to work weekends or holidays when that best supports patient needs. New graduates are welcome to apply. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates, and the position offers up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The hourly pay range is $47.38–$73.11, with the actual rate dependent on experience. This is a benefits-eligible position with a comprehensive benefits package.

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.
Skills and experience appropriate to the target population of the job setting.
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing.
Ability to lift and use a full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve items, and lift and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
Ability to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing and pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
Ability to navigate crowded and busy rooms and to stand in a stationary position for extended periods when needed.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, values, and service standards.
Provide skilled physical therapy services and keep current with standard practices for different patient groups.
Evaluate and treat patients according to professional standards, including APTA standards, considering diagnoses, histories, and physician referrals; 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 about patient needs and goals, supporting smooth operations and effective use of rehabilitation services.
Manage patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to support high-quality care.
Participate in and promote continuing education for self and staff, and pursue learning opportunities in accordance with licensure requirements.
Participate in quality improvement, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access and experience, Intermountain Operating Model activities, and utilization review audits.
Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration with the leader.
Contribute to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.