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 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. 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. Maintains 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, ensuring 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 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 with leadership. 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. 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 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. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, typically including items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. Includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location Intermountain Health McKay‑Dee Hospital Work City: Ogden, Work State: Utah Schedule Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Pay Range Hourly: $42.66 – $65.82 (actual rate dependent on experience) Benefits We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, including living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. 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