Inpatient Physical Therapist - Patient-Centered Rehab

13200 McKay-Dee Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance (PEAK program)

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat injuries and disabilities, delivering patient-centered care at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah.

You will collaborate with care teams, supervise staff, and contribute to program development while maintaining compliance with licensure and documentation standards. The role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and compassionate patient engagement.

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.
• Participates in 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 patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work 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

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat injuries and disabilities, delivering patient-centered care at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah.

You will collaborate with care teams, supervise staff, and contribute to program development while maintaining compliance with licensure and documentation standards. The role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and compassionate patient engagement.