Pediatric Wheelchair Physical Therapist PRN

Intermountain Health • South Jordan, UT

1d • $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. This role focuses on complex mobility and wheelchair services, supporting children through customized seating and mobility solutions. The Physical Therapist will conduct comprehensive wheelchair and seating evaluations, collaborate closely with families and equipment vendors, and select appropriate mobility technology to meet each child’s unique needs. The position also involves preparing detailed Letters of Medical Necessity to support equipment procurement. This is an ideal opportunity for a clinician who enjoys problem-solving, working with advanced technology, and making a meaningful impact by helping children gain independence through mobility. Essential Functions Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards. Competent Services: 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. Productivity Standards: Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line. Documentation and Billing: Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly. Communication: Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services. Patient Care and Supervision: Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care. Continuing Education: Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements. Quality Improvement: 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. Meetings: Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader. Program Development and Marketing: Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

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

Responsibilities

• screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities
• consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers
• collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care
• conduct comprehensive wheelchair and seating evaluations
• collaborate closely with families and equipment vendors
• select appropriate mobility technology to meet each child’s unique needs
• preparing detailed Letters of Medical Necessity to support equipment procurement
• 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
• Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care
• 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
• Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous 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.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed