Physical Therapist Inpatient

Job Description: 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. Job Specifics: ​ Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Employment Type: Full-Time, 36 hours per week Benefits Eligible : Yes - Explore employee benefits here . Schedule: Late shift, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM with flexible weekend coverage: choose every other full weekend, Saturdays only, or Sundays only. Join our inpatient rehab team as a Physical Therapist specializing in the Emergency Department and ED Observation , with inpatient floor coverage as needed. This role is perfect for a PT who loves a dynamic environment, diverse caseloads, and making an immediate impact on patient flow and safe discharges. Preferred Qualifications: Vestibular treatment; experience in an outpatient setting or emergency department. Find out why people love working at Intermountain Health: Learn more 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 spok ... (truncated, view full listing at source)