Physical Therapist, Outpatient Pediatrics - Primary Children's Hospital
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Description: Intermountain Home Care is currently interviewing Physical Therapist, Outpatient Pediatrics - Primary Children's Hospital right now, this position will be situated in Utah. More details about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Primary Children's Hospital offers rehabilitation services at several Intermountain Healthcar! e sites throughout Utah. This position works at Primary Children's Hospital as part of the outpatient team. Our team includes specialists licensed in audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation medicine and speech therapy.
All sites offer diagnostic testing and treatment for children. We serve children ages 0-21 with injuries and illness, physical challenges, speech, language and cognitive delays, development delays, hearing loss, and other conditions that affect the daily activities most children enjoy. Each therapy program is planned to meet the unique needs of each child. We rely on the child and their primary caregiver to prioritize the plan of care and we require a parent or primary caregiver to take part in the therapy program. Teaching skills to use at home and in the community to parents is as important as the skills and practice the child receives in therapy.
All locations share a treatment philosophy, expertise and a commitm! ent to superior service. Clinical services are provided using ! evidence based care. Our practitioners continually search for the best treatment options and technologies that have demonstrated effectiveness in caring for children and we consistently apply these best practices. Our goal is safer practice, better outcomes, lowest cost - all leading to healthier and better quality of life.
A Physical Therapist (P.T.) coordinates with other health care professionals working towards Intermountain Healthcare's healing commitment to produce the best possible outcomes for patients. A Physical Therapist is an essential part of the healing team that is engaged in the process of evaluating and treating patients. They design, implement and continuously modify and adapt Physical Therapy programs for each patient according to assessments and goals desired. They educate patients and families regarding proper rehab methods and techniques. They are able to have a positive impact and make a difference to those they serve.
Entry Rate:! entry is $29.68 an hour, salary commensurate with experience
Benefits Eligible: No, PRN position
Shift Details: P RN position, with no guaranteed hours. Need availability to cover vacation time, sick calls, and high census. Shifts will include Monday through Friday, but no weekends. Hours will fall between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m .
The incumbent may have the opportunity to cover a 12 week LOA beginning in April 2012.
Department: Outpatient Rehab for Primary Children's Hospital
Additional Details: This position requires the ability and willingness to travel to various locations based on needs. May be asked to provide coverage in Sandy, Taylorsville, Bountiful or Ogden outpatient clinics.
Minimum Requirements
Licensure by the State of Utah to practice as a Physical Therapist or license eligible or will have completed the program requirements within the current semester making you license eligible. New grads! will be considered.
This position requires verifiable current! Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer CPR certification. An original card must be verified prior to start date or the job offer will be withdrawn. For additional information regarding CPR requirements please visit our Job Requirements Page .
Basic computer skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Willingness to work at various outpatient clinics
Physical Requirements
Must be able to transfer and position patients independently and safely
Carrying
Hearing/Listening
Lifting
Manual Dexterity
Pulling/Pushing
Seeing
Speaking
Squatting/Kneeling
Standing
Walking
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with pediatrics highly preferred
Previous outpatient experience
Clinical background experience in a healthcare setting
Possess skill sets and experience with target population o! f job setting
Must demonstrate the ability to assess patient information and make appropriate recommendations
Please Note
All positions subject to close without notice
Intermountain Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
Salary: . Date posted: 09/25/2013
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This position starts available on: Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:49:22 GMT
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