Homecare Physical Therapist

Job Description:

This position provides quality physical therapy services to patients and families in the home in accordance with state licensure, laws, professional standards, and ethics within guidelines of agency standards, policies and procedures and coordinates care with all disciplines involved.

Posting Specifics

• At least one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist (PT) or experience as a Home Health Aide

• Benefits Eligible: Yes. Click here to check out our benefits

• Mileage reimbursement eligible

• Shift Details: Full Time

• Location: Home Health Salt Lake area

Job Essentials

• Provides competent theoretical and technical skills pertinent to the patient populations being served.

• When assigned, demonstrates effective primary patient care coordination with all disciplines.

• Follows the patient care coordination process

• Thoroughly identifies and evaluates functional and rehabilitative needs.

• Identifies and prioritizes patient needs.

• Develops and implements appropriate care plan and goals.

• Adjusts and updates care plan as needed.

• Appropriately coordinates patient care with other disciplines.

• Consistently follows the established care plan.

• Provides appropriate education to patients and families.

• Delegates and appropriately supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and home health aides when required.

• Appropriate Utilization.

• Infection Control.

• Participates in timely corrective action plans.

• Practices within the Scope of Practice and complies with all policies, laws, licensure, regulations, and standards for care pertaining to the delivery of home care service.

• Provides timely and thorough documentation of the patient record consistent with agency standards.

• Demonstrates the efficient use of resources by effectively managing time, supplies, and equipment and by meeting established productivity standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy License in the state of practice.

• Current driver's license, insured, reliable transportation and acceptable driving record.

• Basic life support certification for healthcare providers.

• Access to the Internet or a phone line transferring patient files twice a day.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills.

• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualification

• Knowledge and experience of Horizon EMR

Physical Requirements:

Home Health Only

Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Speaking, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling.

Location:

Home Services - Salt Lake City

Work City:

South Jordan

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$41.22 - $63.59

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will 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.