Physical Therapist Per Diem

Ernest Health • South Ogden, UT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care! At Northern Utah Rehabilitation Hospital, we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization. We have a great Per Diem opportunity for a Physical Therapist! Our hospital has been ranked in the Top 10% nationally for rehabilitative care for 7 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Parkinson’s Disease Certification and Stroke Rehabilitation Certification. At our 40-bed hospital, we provide specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services to our patients, serving South Ogden and surrounding areas. We see patients who often are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions.

Requirements

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

• Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
• Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed