Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist PRN

Intermountain Health•St. George, UT

7d•$43 - $66

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. It also involves consulting with, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care. The physical therapist provides skilled services and develops individualized care plans with goals based on patient assessments, diagnosis, history, and physician referrals. The role includes maintaining timely documentation and accurate billing, communicating about patient needs and goals, managing patient care and education, supervising support staff and students, participating in continuing education and quality improvement, and contributing to departmental programs and goals.

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 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 service standards.
Provide skilled physical therapy services and conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, considering patient diagnosis, history, 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.
Complete patient billing accurately and promptly.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
Help ensure 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, in accordance with licensure requirements.
Engage in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience, and the Intermountain Operating Model.
Participate in utilization review audits.
Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and relevant 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.