Physical Therapist Acute Care

Overview

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

• 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. Conductes evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (APTA), considers 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 and completes patient billing accurately.
• 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.
• Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff.
• 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

• 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.
• Ability to read, see, and assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Strong verbal communication, hearing, and understanding in emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision; frequent computer use and typing.
• Expected to lift and transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies.
• Ability to navigate crowded rooms and operate gurneys with heavy items.
• May be required to stand for extended periods.

Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital, St George, Utah.

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

$42.66 - $65.82 per hour, dependent upon experience.

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – and provide a comprehensive benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.

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.