Overview
Base pay range : $42.00 / hr - $65.00 / hr. This range is provided by Intermountain Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
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.
Role
- 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 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, and patient experience.
- Participates in utilization review audits and patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, and professional work groups in collaboration with leadership.
- Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.
Minimum Qualifications
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.Physical Requirements
Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent verbal communication with patients, families, and health care providers; ability to hear and understand spoken information quickly, especially in emergencies.Manual dexterity to manipulate complex equipment; frequent computer use for documenting patient care.Ability to lift and transfer patients; move supplies and equipment; navigate crowded environments.Ability to stand for extended periods as needed.Location
Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital, St George, Utah
Employment type
Full-timeSeniority level
Entry levelIntermountain 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.
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