Physical Therapist Homecare

Intermountain Health•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•$43 - $66

About The Position

This position provides homecare physical therapy services, including screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard practices. The therapist consults with, educates, and trains patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborates with care teams and other stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care. The role includes developing patient care plans with specific goals based on assessments; documenting care and completing billing; communicating about patient needs and goals; overseeing aspects of patient care and education, including supervision of assistants, aides, office staff, and students; participating in continuing education and quality improvement; attending relevant meetings; and contributing to program development and marketing. The position is based in Home Services in South Jordan, 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.
Skill sets and experience with the target population of the job setting.
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Promote Intermountain Health’s mission, vision, and values and abide by service standards.
Provide skilled physical therapy services and stay current on 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 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, supporting smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
Manage patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to support high-quality care.
Participate in and promote continuing education opportunities for self and staff, and seek learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
Participate in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access and experience, and the Intermountain Operating Model; participate in utilization review audits.
Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary 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.