Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Job Description:

This position 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 role involves consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient‑centered care.

In this role, you will work with a diverse patient population recovering from musculoskeletal injuries, post‑operative procedures, and chronic orthopedic conditions.

• 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.

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

• Orthopedic experience, preferred.
• 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 to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication and ability to hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, especially during emergencies. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers for manipulating complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, typically items of varying weights up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms.

May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Work location:

Workmed - Orem, Utah. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Hourly rate: $42.66 - $65.82, dependent on experience.

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.

All positions are subject to close without notice.