Physical Therapist Lead

Position Summary: The Physical Therapy Lead is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the Physical Therapy (PT) department within the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This role ensures high-quality patient care, supports staff development and training, manages departmental operations, and drives growth and innovation in PT services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Development & Growth

o Develop, implement, and maintain PT program to enhance patient outcomes and expand services.

o Identify opportunities to improve workflows and integrate best practices.

2. Staff Training & Competency

o Lead in-service trainings for PT staff and other clinical personnel.

o Monitor staff competencies and support ongoing professional development.

3. Department Operations

o Ensure the PT department is appropriately staffed to meet patient care demands.

o Support infection control and safety standards.

o Collaborate with leadership on scheduling, workflow, and operational improvements.

4. Quality & Compliance

o Perform quality audits and studies to monitor performance and patient outcomes.

o Work with vendors to ensure PT devices are utilized appropriately and billed correctly.

o Maintain compliance with Utah state regulations, ASC requirements, and accreditation standards.

5. Collaboration

o Serve as the primary PT contact for interdepartmental coordination and patient care planning.

o Support leadership in departmental planning, budgets, and operational initiatives.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity.

· Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in the state of Utah.

· Leadership or supervisory experience.

· Strong clinical knowledge, communication, and team management skills.

· Knowledge of ASC operations and regulatory requirements in Utah.

 

Benefits:   

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance 
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more! 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity 

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.