Physical Therapist Acute Care PRN

Physical Therapist Acute Care PRN

Join Intermountain Health as a PRN Physical Therapist in Acute Care. This role requires screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard PT practices.

$42.00/hr - $65.00/hr (actual hourly rate based on skills and experience).

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. Additionally, it involves consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient‑centered care.

• 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, conducts evaluations and treatments according to APTA standards, and develops care plans with specific goals.
• Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies; completes billing accurately and promptly.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
• Manages all aspects of patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students.
• Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities per licensure requirements.
• Engages in quality improvement processes, safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, 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 with leader.
• Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.

• Quality Improvement
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Patient Engagement
• Critical Thinking Time Management
• Care Planning
• Compassion

• Current Physical Therapist license in states where you work.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with target population suitable for this setting.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to see and read labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Strong verbal communication during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity for equipment handling and documentation.
• Physical ability to lift and transfer patients, manipulate supplies weighing up to heavy items.
• Ability to walk, assist with transporting/ambulating patients, push and pull gurneys and equipment, and navigate crowded rooms.
• Prolonged standing or stationary position when required.

Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital, Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital (St. George, UT)

St George, UT

Utah

0 (PRN)

$42.66 - $65.82 (dependent on experience).

We provide a generous benefits package covering health, wellness, and more. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.