Inpatient Physical Therapist PRN

Intermountain Health; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 59,236 - 90,921; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, CO, is seeking a Physical Therapist for inpatient care at St. Marys Regional Hospital. The role involves skilled PT services, evaluations, treatment planning, and collaboration with care teams to deliver patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, billing, and education of patients and staff, while meeting productivity standards and ensuring quality outcomes within the Intermountain Operating Model.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in states where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to see/read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors.
• Frequent interactions requiring clear verbal communication, especially during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and frequent computer use.
• Ability to lift and move patients and supplies, including heavy items.
• Walk and assist with transporting patients and navigating busy rooms.
• Stand for extended periods as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled physical therapy services and stays updated on standard practices.
• Conducts evaluations and treatments with goals based on assessments.
• Meets productivity standards for the department.
• Keeps thorough patient records per regulations.
• Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and care teams about goals.
• Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
• Supervises assistants and staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Participates in continuing education and licensure upkeep.
• Engages in quality improvement and utilization review audits.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and program development.

Skills

Physical therapy

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

• Shift Details: PRN (as needed)


• PRN Requirement: Caregivers are required to work a minimum of two shifts per month, with at least one of those shifts falling on a weekend.


• Unit/Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital, Inpatient


• Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Grand Junction offers endless outdoor adventures with easy access to world-class mountain biking and three stunning national parks—Arches, Canyonlands, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Enjoy 300 days of sunshine, four distinct seasons, and a vibrant local scene with 30 wineries and tasting rooms—perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation, and collaboration, where your skills are valued and your contributions make a lasting impact.

What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain?

Essential Functions

• 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.


• 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/consensus with leader.


• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in states where you work.


• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.


• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.


• 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

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City

Grand Junction

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

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.

Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

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