Description
Intermountain Health is seeking a compassionate Lymphedema Occupational or Physical Therapist to join our dedicated team at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah.
In this part-time role, scheduled for 30 hours per week, you will provide specialised care to patients managing lymphedema, helping them regain function, improve mobility, and enhance their quality of life. You will work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, excellence, and whole-person care.
Essential Functions
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abide by service standards.
- Provide skilled occupational therapy services, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
- Conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards (AOTA), considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develop care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
- Meet established productivity standards for the department or service line.
- Keep thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies.
- Complete patient billing accurately and promptly.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
- Manage all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to ensure high-quality care.
- Participate in and promote continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
- Engage in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience, and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
- Participate in utilisation review audits.
- Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration/consensus with leader.
- Contribute to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $43.09 - $66.47 per hour
- Eligible for full-time benefits
- Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness
Qualifications
- Current Occupational or 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.