Virtual Physical Therapist

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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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

Work Environment:

• Hybrid position with the potential to transition to fully remote.

• Must maintain a secure and private workspace that complies with HIPAA regulations to protect patient information.

Professional Standards:

• Adherence to professional attire is required during all video visits and shared virtual appointments.

• Must present a professional demeanor in all patient and team interactions.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in home health care is preferred.

• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and remote patient monitoring tools is preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to deliver complex verbal education clearly and effectively during video consultations.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage patients and caregivers in a virtual setting.

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 spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Homecare - Ogden

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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

$42.66 - $65.82

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