Physical Therapist Inpatient

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 also involves consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care. Job Specifics Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Employment Type: Full-Time, 36 hours per week. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Schedule: Late shift, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM with flexible weekend coverage (choose every other full weekend, Saturdays only, or Sundays only). Join our inpatient rehab team as a Physical Therapist specializing in the Emergency Department and ED Observation, with inpatient floor coverage as needed. This role is ideal for a PT who loves a dynamic environment, diverse caseloads, and making an immediate impact on patient flow and safe discharges. Preferred Qualifications Vestibular treatment experience; experience in an outpatient setting or emergency department. Essential Functions 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. 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. Skills Quality Improvement Verbal and Written Communication Patient Engagement Critical Thinking Time Management Care Planning Compassion 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 for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies; frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors; manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex equipment; expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients; be able to bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment; often expected to stand for extended periods; navigate crowded and busy rooms. Hourly Rate: $42.66 – $65.82 (actual rate dependent upon 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intermountain Health