Acute Care Physical Therapist PRN

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This role is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treating injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices. The position also involves consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient‑centered care.

$42.00/hr – $65.00/hr

• 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, ensuring 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.
• 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 Utah.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with the target population of an acute setting.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

• Ability to read, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Effective verbal communication and listening skills during patient interactions and emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity to use complex equipment and type documentation.
• Capability to lift and transfer patients and carry supplies up to heavy items (up to ~50 lbs).
• Ability to walk, transport, and ambulate patients, and push or pull gurneys and equipment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, Utah

0 hours/week (PRN)

Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive benefits package covering a wide range of wellness programs to support mind, body, and spirit.

Intermountain Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.