Physical Therapist

Company: South Davis Community Hospital
Location: Bountiful
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

South Davis Community Hospital in Bountiful currently has an opening for a full time Physical Therapist. All of our direct care services play an important role in our organizations mission to bridge a continuation of medical care for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients with high-quality, proven services. Long Term Acute Care (LTAC), Pediatric LTAC and Pediatric High Acuity Skilled Nursing. Our physical therapists treat: trauma, TBI, SCI, post surgical, respiratory illness, weakness, CVA, wound care and general physical rehabilitation patients. Hospital or Skilled nursing experience is preferred but not required. We have flexible scheduling options to choose from: 8s or 10s.*Qualifications:*Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy programCurrent, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist in the State of UtahCurrent Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification through RQIDemonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex injuriesCommunicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactionsDemonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detailPossesses the physical ability to perform job related duties which may require sitting, lifting, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pullingCommunicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactionsDemonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detailCurrent knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body substance precautions and body mechanics to protect self, patients and personnel working with therapistsAbility to follow ethical guidelines outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association*Responsibilities:*Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referralsCompletes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and proceduresReviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions and contraindicationsEstablishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward patients maximum level of independence and/or functionRegularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatmentCommunicates patients needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatmentRecommends and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function and incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehab programMaintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the hospital facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulationsSupervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and patient-related activitiesAttends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skillsPerforms other duties as assignedJob Type: Full-timePay: Up to $45.00 per hourBenefits:* Continuing education creditsMedical Specialty:* Geriatrics* PediatricsSchedule:* 4x10* 5x8* Choose your own hours* Day shift* No weekendsLicense/Certification:* Physical Therapy License (Preferred)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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