Physical Therapist-Residency Program

University of Utah Health is a patient‑focused organization that enhances the health and well‑being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The organization seeks staff committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust. EO/AA This position evaluates and implements physical therapy for patients with neurological, burn/wound, or musculoskeletal injuries, or other acute or chronic physical disabilities. Physical therapy techniques are used to relieve pain, restore physical functioning, and facilitate independence. The incumbent may be involved in the prevention of disabilities or injury recurrence and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law. Corporate Overview The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for its academic research, quality standards, and overall patient experience. Five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes. Responsibilities Evaluates and assesses the patient's abilities and limitations. Establishes a treatment plan and goals based on the referral and evaluation of functional skills, joint mobility, gait, developmental reflexes, muscle strength, tone, coordination, and sensation tests, to ensure rapid patient recovery. Implements therapy according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment, and techniques within the scope of physical therapy. May participate in wound management through debridement, dressing changes, exercise, stretching, and splinting. Recommends adaptive equipment, completes equipment justification forms, and arranges for delivery of equipment. Re‑evaluates patients, assesses progress, and makes recommendations regarding discharge. Consults and co‑treats with other patient‑care team members to discuss progress, set objectives, and integrate physical treatment with other activities. Educates the patient and/or caregiver about evaluation findings, established goals, treatment plan, home programs, injury prevention, and related information. Evaluates home or work environments and makes physical‑barrier modification or ergonomic recommendations. May assist with departmental program development and training physical therapy students. May provide in‑services for staff, other departments, and the community. Provides documentation of patient care according to established criteria. Participates in continuous quality improvement projects. Supervises patient‑care activities of aides, assistants, attendants, students, and volunteers. Participates in in‑services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings, and other related activities. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Demonstrated human‑relation and effective communication skills. Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body‑substance precautions and body mechanics to protect self, patients, and personnel working with therapists. Ability to participate in rotations of work area, weekends, and weekdays, and assigned holidays. Ability to follow ethical guidelines outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life‑span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual. Licenses Required Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the Physical Therapy Compact if switching residency to the State of Utah. Must maintain current Physical Therapy Compact (multi‑state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah. * Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department. Working Conditions and Physical Demands This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects while providing patient care. Workers may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. Applicants must have already applied for and been accepted into the University of Utah Physical Therapy Residency Program. Physical Requirements Carrying Climbing Color Determination Crawling Far Vision Lifting Listening Manual Dexterity Near Vision Pulling and/or Pushing Reaching Sitting Speaking Standing Stooping and Crouching Tasting or Smelling Walking #J-18808-Ljbffr