Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist PRN
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 role provides skilled physical therapy services and develops care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments, diagnosis, history, and physician referrals. It also includes maintaining timely and complete records, accurate billing, effective communication, patient and staff education, supervision of assistants and other staff, and participation in continuing education, quality improvement, meetings, and program development. The role serves Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital and Intermountain Health Park City Hospital in Park City, Utah.
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 relevant to 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 stay current with standard practices for different patient groups.
- Conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals.
- Develop care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
- Meet established departmental or service-line productivity standards.
- 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.
- Support smooth operations and optimal 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 opportunities for self and staff, including learning required for licensure.
- Participate in quality improvement, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, and patient experience, and applying 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 or consensus with the leader.
- Contribute to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.
Benefits
- A generous benefits package with programs intended to support well-being across physical, mental, and other aspects of life.
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