Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Intermountain Health•Hurricane, UT

5d•$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 therapist provides skilled services and develops individualized care plans based on patient assessments, diagnoses, histories, and physician referrals. The role includes documenting and billing services, communicating with patients and care providers, supervising support staff and students, participating in continuing education and quality improvement, and contributing to program development and marketing. The position is based at Hurricane Valley Clinic in Hurricane, Utah, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

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 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 conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, considering patient 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 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, and supervise assistants, aides, office staff, and students to support high-quality care.
Participate in and promote continuing education for self and staff, pursuing learning opportunities consistent with licensure requirements.
Participate in quality improvement, safe equipment use, clinical outcome and patient access and experience improvement, the Intermountain Operating Model, and 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.