What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Pelvic Health Outpatient position at Intermountain Health?
Pelvic Health Outpatient Physical Therapist at Intermountain Health Summary:
As a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, you will screen, evaluate, and treat patients with injuries, diseases, and disabilities using established physical therapy procedures. You will work in an outpatient setting at Platte Valley Hospital, developing personalized treatment plans, educating patients and caregivers, and supporting the clinical team in restoring physical function and mobility.
Job Description:
This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices.
Responsibilities:
- Competent Services: Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions, develop treatment plans, and use various modalities to relieve pain and reduce swelling.
- Documentation and Monitoring: Provide information regarding adaptive equipment selection/use and support programs, help restore physical function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent permanent disability.
- Communication: Promote the mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
- Environment Maintenance: Maintain a clean and inviting work environment according to health department codes and facility standards.
- Research and Development: Assist in research initiatives as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
- Current/valid state Physical Therapist licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- One (1) year related experience (preferably in a clinic setting).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Physical Requirements:
Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking
