Acute Care Physical Therapist - Restore Mobility & Impact

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Physical Therapist Acute Care to help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. You’ll assess needs and craft personalized therapy plans with physicians and the care team.

Deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, and document outcomes. Educate patients and families on exercises and safety. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient‑centered recovery, and mentor therapy

Qualifications

• Licensed PT credential is required.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans with physicians and care team.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions to restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitoring progress and documenting outcomes accurately and timely.
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safety.
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions during recovery.
• Leading by example and mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare values.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Physical Therapist Acute Care to help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. You’ll assess needs and craft personalized therapy plans with physicians and the care team.

Deliver evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, and document outcomes. Educate patients and families on exercises and safety. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient‑centered recovery, and mentor therapy