Outpatient Physical Therapist $20,000 Bonus

Intermountain Health

6d • $43 - $66 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care. New graduates are encouraged to apply! Join a supportive team that is passionate about developing clinicians at every stage of their career. Intermountain Health is a 501(c)(3) organization, making eligible caregivers candidates for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). We believe in investing in your future, that’s why we are offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus and up to $5,750 for relocation assistance to eligible candidates! Join our outpatient Physical Therapy team at St. Vincent Regional Hospital Physical Therapy West! As a caregiver in our clinic, you will help patients move better, recover faster and live stronger by: Evaluate, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal and movement disorders Create personalized care plans using evidence-based techniques Educate and empower patients and caregivers for long-term success.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist license in states where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are encouraged to apply!
• Ongoing training in specialties like vestibular, pelvic health, neuro, and orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices.
• Consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal and movement disorders.
• Create personalized care plans using evidence-based techniques.
• Educate and empower patients and caregivers for long-term success.
• Provides skilled physical therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
• Conducts evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (APTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develops care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
• Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies.
• Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
• Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
• Participates in utilization review audits.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

Benefits

• Eligible caregivers candidates for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $5,750 for relocation assistance to eligible candidates!
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level