Acute Care Physical Therapist

Job Description:

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.

New graduates are encouraged to apply! Join a supportive team that is passionate about developing clinicians at every stage of their career. Intermountain Health is a 501(c)(3) organization, making eligible caregivers candidates for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Flexible Schedule - This position is 32 hours per week with opportunities to pick up additional hours when available to help cover time-off requests and department needs.
• Shift Times - Mostly day shifts, with approximately 1-2 evening shifts per month (11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) to support orthopedic patient discharges.
• Weekend Rotation - Work every third full weekend ad earn an additional 10% weekend differential.
• Structured Mentorship Program - Be part of a newly enhanced onboarding and training program designed to provide organized mentorship, clinical support, and a successful transition into practice.
• Collaborative Team Culture - Join a highly engaged team where caregivers consistently highlight the supportive environment, strong teamwork, and willingness to help one another as reasons they love working here.
• Supportive Leadership - Enjoy a positive hospital culture with accessible leaders who are invested in caregiver success and development.
• Small-Team Environment - Work in a close-knit setting where you'll quickly get to know your colleagues by name and build meaningful relationships across the organization.

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• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Competent Services
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  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
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  Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Documentation and Billing
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  Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communication
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  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
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  Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
• Continuing Education
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  Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Quality Improvement
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  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
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  Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader.
• Program Development and Marketing
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  Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

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

• 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.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors,…