Inpatient Physical Therapist

Intermountain Health•Lehi, UT

2d•$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 practices. The therapist consults with, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with care teams and other stakeholders to provide quality, patient-centered care. The role is part of the inpatient rehabilitation team at Primary Children’s Hospital in Lehi. It is a salaried position scheduled for 30 hours per week, Wednesday through Friday, with some weekend and holiday rotation. The position offers a reduced workweek while remaining eligible for full-time benefit premiums.

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, as applicable to the role and assigned work location.

Responsibilities

Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values and abide by service standards.
Provide skilled physical therapy services and keep current with standard practices for different patient groups.
Conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, considering diagnoses, histories, 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 billing accurately and promptly.
Communicate 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.
Participate in and promote continuing education for self and staff, and pursue learning opportunities in accordance with licensure requirements.
Participate in quality improvement activities, including safe equipment use and efforts to improve clinical outcomes, patient access, and patient experience; participate in utilization review audits.
Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and relevant 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.