Neonatal Rehab Therapist

12800 LDS Hospital; United States; Vor Ort; USD 59.000 - 92.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Intermountain Health is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech-Language Pathologist to join its Neonatal Therapy team in Salt Lake City. The role focuses on family-centered care, evaluation, treatment, and collaboration with care teams and families to deliver high-quality neonatal therapy services.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, documenting records, and participating in education and quality improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Current licensed OT/PT/SLP in the applicable state(s).
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills and electronic health record literacy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with neonatal/pediatric patient populations is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide skilled therapy services to neonatal patients per standards.
• Develop care plans with goals based on assessments.
• Collaborate with care teams and educate families.
• Document patient records and billing promptly.
• Supervise students and staff when needed.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Computer literacy

Neonatal care exposure

Ausbildung

Licensed OT/PT/SLP in applicable state(s)

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description: This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard 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. Join our Neonatal Therapy team and make a meaningful impact during the earliest stages of life. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist who is passionate about providing specialized, family-centered care to infants and their families.

Essential Functions

Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.

Provides skilled therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.

Conducts evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, 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 therapy program and achieve department goals.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist 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 as applicable to the role and assigned work location.

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 and Compensation

Location: Intermountain Health LDS Hospital Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

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. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Application Policies

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Equity and Inclusion

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. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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. Learn more.

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.

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