Physical Therapist

BrightSpring Health Services•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for its Home and Community Program. The role provides functional rehabilitation in clients’ natural environments, including their homes, schools, workplaces, and community settings. Treatment may involve real-life activities such as cooking, navigating grocery stores and restaurants, and participating in outdoor activities. The position suits a therapist who works autonomously and values collaboration with a team of therapists. The Physical Therapist evaluates clients, develops and reassesses treatment plans, and supports safe transitions from care through discharge evaluations, recommendations, referrals, and education. The therapist communicates with clients, families, physicians, and the treatment team, and coordinates care with other disciplines to support patient outcomes. Rehab Without Walls is a neurorehabilitation program that provides care outside institutional settings for people primarily recovering from brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or stroke/CVA. Its services are designed to help clients regain functional capabilities, independence, and skills in their home and community environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state where practicing.
Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance with state regulations.
Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury.
Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
Ability to perform duties requiring fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking or standing for extended periods.
Ability to perform physical tasks including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times.
A health screen or examination may be required before assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on location policy and local or state regulations, to verify the ability to perform assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of work experience as a physical therapist is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
Regularly reassess the effectiveness of treatment plans.
Attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
Perform discharge evaluations and make recommendations for home and community safety.
Provide referral and education resources.
Communicate patients’ needs and progress to the treatment team, physicians, people receiving services, and family members.
Communicate with other disciplines to coordinate care and enhance patient outcomes.