Physical Therapist PRN

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. The role includes consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient-centered care. Essential Functions Promotes the 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. Ensures 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 leaders. 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 requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues, especially during emergency situations. Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, and more. Ability to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including items of varying weights up to and including heavy items. Ability to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients, pushing/pulling gurneys, and portable equipment, and navigating crowded, busy rooms. May be required to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location Alta View Clinic, Sandy, Utah Compensation Schedule: 0 hours per week.Hourly range: $43.09 - $66.47, dependent on experience. Benefits We provide a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional wellness resources. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr