Orthopedic Physical Therapist

27000 Rehabilitation Services - Canyons; Utah; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital in Utah is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate, diagnose, and treat injuries and disabilities using evidence-based practices. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, create individualized plans, and support return to daily life and sport.

Preference given to candidates with Orthopedic/Sports specialization or pursuing advanced training. Responsibilities include patient education, care planning, and supervision of staff, with

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in states where you work.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with target patient population.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients following professional standards (APTA).
• Develops care plans with goals based on assessments.
• Supervises assistants and staff to ensure high-quality care.
• Participates in continuing education and quality improvement.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

BLS for healthcare providers

Basic Computer Skills

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Overview

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. Join or dynamic team as a Physical Therapist who is passionate about evidence-based practice and functional outcomes, with a preference for candidates holding Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) or Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) certification—or those actively pursuing advanced specialization. In this role, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans, support injury prevention and recovery, and help patients return to optimal performance in daily life, work, and sport.

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 Thinking
• Time 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 and Hours

Location: Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital Work City: Heber City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 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. 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.

Policy Acceptance

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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