Physical Therapist

Job Title

Travel Physical Therapist

Location

Salt Lake City, UT | Acute Rehab

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Assignment | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Alternating Weekends | Expected schedule includes Friday through Sunday shifts (8–9 hours) plus one mid-week shift on the Acute Rehab or Acute Care side

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services on a 16-bed Acute Rehab unit, treating 3–5 patients per day in 45-minute treatment blocks
• Perform neuro re-education, gait training, balance training, wheelchair training, vestibular training, energy conservation, BUE/BLE ROM and strengthening, orthotic use and fitting, and home safety and family training
• Conduct thorough chart reviews with a solid understanding of lab values, weight-bearing precautions, and medically complex diagnoses including neuro and multi-trauma
• Utilize and apply mobility devices and lift systems (Sara Stedy, Vector, ARJO, Liko overhead lift, Bioness H200 UE, BURT, BITS) as well as back braces, UE/LE positioning devices, and hip/spine/cardiac precautions
• Document accurately using EPIC and UDS documentation systems
• Float to the acute care side of the hospital when Acute Rehab census is low; cross-training on the acute care side occurs during week two of the assignment

Required Qualifications

• MSPT or DPT degree from an accredited physical therapy program
• Passed the NPTE
• Active Utah State Physical Therapy License
• Current BLS certification
• Strong understanding of neuro, multi-trauma, and medically complex diagnoses
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, strong communication, time management, and team collaboration skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous acute rehab or acute care experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience with mobility devices, lift systems, and adaptive equipment used in a rehab setting
• Familiarity with clinical reasoning and problem-solving to advance patients through their continuum of care
• Experience applying orthotic devices, positioning equipment, and precaution protocols (hip, spine, cardiac)

Why Join Us

• Join a tenured, close-knit therapy team recognized as a Top Performer within UDSMR (FY 2021 & FY 2024) and a Unit of Distinction in 2023, ranking in the top 10% for Quality Care and Culture of Engagement
• Work in a collaborative, award-winning rehab environment with access to advanced equipment and technology, in a state known for outstanding outdoor amenities

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