Pediatric Physical Therapist

Intermountain Health•Lebanon, NH

8d•$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 physical therapy practices. The therapist consults with, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with care teams and stakeholders to provide quality, patient-centered care. The role includes developing and carrying out treatment plans based on patient assessments, maintaining timely and accurate documentation and billing, communicating about patient needs and goals, supervising staff and students, and contributing to continuing education, quality improvement, utilization review, and program development. The position is located at the Sunset Multi-Specialty Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada, 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 an acceptable driving record, as applicable to the role and assigned work location.

Responsibilities

Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, values, and 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 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 effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals; support 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, pursuing learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
Participate in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, and patient experience; participate in utilization review audits.
Attend 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.