Pediatric Sports Ortho 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. In addition, this role includes consulting, educating, and training patients, families and caregivers and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care. Key Responsibilities 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. Maintains thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies, and 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, and participates in utilization review audits. Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration or consensus with leader. Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals. 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. Experience with the target population of the job setting. Current driver’s license, reliable transportation and acceptable driving record. Skills: quality improvement, verbal and written communication, patient engagement, critical thinking, time management, care planning, compassion. Physical Requirements 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 that require verbal communication as well as hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Must 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 with equipment, power cords on the floor. May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location Primary Children’s at Riverton. Work City: Riverton, Work State: Utah Schedule Weekly Hours: 40. Hourly rate: $43.09 - $66.47 (actual hourly rate dependent upon experience). Benefits Benefits package covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, including living healthy, happy, secure, connected and engaged. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr