Physiatrist Physician (Physician )

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.

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.

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.

Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience, and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model. Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

Quality Improvement

Care Planning

Current Physical Therapist license in states where you work.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Basic Computer skills.

Skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.

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.

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.). Intermountain Health McKay‑Dee Hospital

Hourly: $42.66 – $65.82 (actual rate dependent on experience)

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.

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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