Description
This Physical Therapist role at Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital involves screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities. You will consult, educate, and train patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborate with care teams to deliver quality, patient-centred care.
As a Physical Therapist, you will work with an interdisciplinary team to create individualised treatment plans, support injury prevention and recovery, and help patients return to optimal performance in daily life, work, and sport. Preference is given to candidates holding Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) or Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) certification or those actively pursuing advanced specialisation.
Essential Functions:
- Promote the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health
- Provide skilled physical therapy services, staying updated on standard practices
- Meet established productivity standards
- Maintain thorough and timely patient records
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers
- Manage all aspects of patient care and education
- Participate in continuing education opportunities
- Engage in quality improvement processes
- Participate in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings
- Contribute to program development and marketing strategies
Skills:
- Quality Improvement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Engagement
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Care Planning
- Compassion
Qualifications:
- Current Physical Therapist license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
- Basic Computer skills
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
Physical Requirements:
- Ongoing need to see and read information
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors
- Manual dexterity for manipulating complex equipment
- Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transfer patients
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients
Location: Intermountain Health Heber Valley Hospital, Heber City, Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
Hourly Rate: $43.09 - $66.47