Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides assistance to the physical therapist in developing and implementing physical therapy treatment, procedures, and related activities for direct patient care. 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.

Essential Functions

• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards.
• Competent Services : Provides skilled physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
• Productivity Standards : Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
• Documentation and Billing : Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
• Communication : Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services. Communicates patient assessments, progress, and concerns with the physical therapist.
• Continuing Education : Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
• 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.
• Program Development and Marketing : Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program to achieve department goals.

Skills

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Location : Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City : Provo

Work State : Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 18

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $29.14 - $44.94

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.

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.