Physical Therapist PRN

Intermountain Health; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 58,768 - 90,673; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to deliver quality patient-centered care at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. This role involves assessing and treating patients' physical therapy needs while overseeing assistants and engaging in continuing education.

The ideal candidate will have a current Physical Therapist license and BLS certification, with strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support patients and collaborate with care teams.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in states where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Consult, educate, and train patients, families, and caregivers.
• Conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards.
• Supervise assistants, aides, and students.
• Engage in quality improvement processes and participate in meetings.

Skills

Quality Improvement

Verbal and Written Communication

Patient Engagement

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Care Planning

Compassion

Education

Current Physical Therapist license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard practices. The role involves consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient‑centered care.

Essential Functions

• 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, and conducts evaluations and treatments in accordance with professional standards (APTA), developing 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, and completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals, ensuring 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 leadership.
• 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.
• Skill sets and experience with the target population of the job setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication as well as hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, especially during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation and medication preparation.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, typically including 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, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment with heavy items, and navigating crowded and busy rooms.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Intermountain Health McKay‑Dee Hospital, Ogden, Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Hourly Range

$42.66 – $65.82 (actual rate dependent upon experience)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.