Outpatient Physical Therapist

Intermountain Health • Arkansas City, KS

13d • $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. Join a dynamic, collaborative team where you’ll work alongside the ED, Family Practice, and Neurology to provide impactful vestibular care, while also treating a diverse mix of orthopedic and neurological patients. Perfect for a PT who loves variety, collaboration, and making a real difference in complex patient care.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Skills Quality Improvement
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Patient Engagement
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Care Planning
• Compassion

Responsibilities

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• 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

• Explore employee benefits here.
• 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.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• 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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level