Acute Care Physical Therapist PRN

15800 Brighton Community Hospital Association dba Platte Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 4,300 - 6,600; Full time

Job summary

Platte Valley Hospital, part of Intermountain Health, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to screen, evaluate, diagnose and treat injuries and disabilities using standard physical therapy procedures and modalities. You will consult with patients, families and caregivers and collaborate with care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Enjoy flexible PRN scheduling with typical start times between 8:00 and 9:00 AM and end times around 4:30–5:30 PM.

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.
• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

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.
• Keeps 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.
• Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities for self and staff.
• 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 patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional groups.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Education

Physical Therapist license

BLS certification

Tools

Basic Computer skills

Job description

This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of 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.

What You'll Love About This Role

Be part of a supportive Acute Care Therapy team at Platte Valley Hospital, with the added opportunity to float and support other Intermountain Health Front Range care sites. Flexible PRN scheduling (as needed basis) with typical start times ranging from 8:00, 8:30, or 9:00 AM and end times around 4:30, 5:00, or 5:30 PM Shifts Requirement: Enjoy flexible commitment expectations, working a minimum of three shifts per month (including at least one weekend shift). Opportunities for weekend involvement, with at least one weekend day per month, but not limited to only one weekend day, great for maintaining variety.

Essential Functions

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Competent Services: 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.
• Productivity Standards: Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Documentation and Billing: Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
• Patient Care and Supervision: Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
• Continuing Education: Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• Quality Improvement: 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.
• Meetings: Participates in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader.
• Program Development and Marketing: 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 ThinkingTime 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.
• Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee 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 employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand 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. This 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 includes 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. This 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 & Hours

Location: Platte Valley Hospital. Work City: Brighton. Work State: Colorado. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0. The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $43.09 - $66.47.

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 that encompasses 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.

PEAK Program

Intermountain Health's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.