Orthopedic Physical Therapist
About the job
- Maintain a current Physical Therapist license in the states where you work.
- Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Have skill sets and experience with the target population of the job setting.
- Maintain a current driver's license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
- Be able to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
- Be able to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues, particularly during emergencies.
- Have manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment precisely, including frequent computer use and typing for documentation and accessing information.
- Be able to lift and use a full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment up to heavy weights.
- Be able to walk and assist with transporting or ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing and pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
- Be able to stand in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Screen, test, evaluate, diagnose, and treat injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard practices.
- Consult, educate, and train patients, families, and caregivers, and collaborate with care teams and stakeholders to deliver patient-centered care.
- Provide skilled physical therapy services and stay current on standard practices for different patient groups.
- Conduct evaluations and treatments according to professional standards, considering diagnosis, history, and physician referrals, and develop care plans with specific goals based on patient assessments.
- Meet established productivity standards for the department or service line.
- Maintain thorough and timely patient records in accordance with regulations and facility policies, and complete patient billing accurately and promptly.
- Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals, while supporting smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
- Manage patient care and education, including supervising assistants, aides, office staff, and students to support high-quality care.
- Participate in and promote continuing education opportunities for self and staff, and pursue learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
- Engage in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use and improving clinical outcomes, patient access, and patient experience; participate in utilization review audits.
- Participate in patient care conferences, interdisciplinary meetings, staff meetings, and necessary professional and work groups in collaboration with the leader.
- Contribute to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program and achieve department goals.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized treatment plans, support injury prevention and recovery, and help patients return to optimal performance in daily life, work, and sport.
- Promote the organization's mission, vision, and values, and abide by service standards.
- Hold Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) or Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) certification, or be actively pursuing advanced specialization.
About the company
Intermountain Health is a nonprofit health system that provides medical care and related services across the Mountain West. It operates hospitals, clinics, a medical group, home care, telehealth, and health insurance plans, along with subsidiaries, to bring care closer to people’s homes and communities. Its care model combines direct patient services with research and education to tailor treatment and reduce costs. What sets it apart is its size and scope as the region’s largest nonprofit health system, its integration of hospitals, clinics, home health, telehealth, and insurance under one umbrella, and its mission to reinvest in care and make health more affordable. The company aims to help people live the healthiest lives possible by expanding access to care, improving quality, and reducing costs through its community-focused approach and ongoing research.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1.9M
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah
Founded
1975
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What believers are saying
- Sept. 2026 West Valley City campus expands care near TRAX, Valley Fair Mall, I-215.
- Sept. 2026 Idaho Falls acquisition added 126 beds and 150 physicians to Intermountain.
- Billings replacement hospital reaches 2029 completion, anchoring long-term regional dominance.
What critics are saying
- May-July 2026 clinic cuts eliminated 93 Montana and Colorado jobs, signaling margin pressure.
- Sheehy-Huber v. Intermountain stays active in Colorado over wage and break claims.
- Billings OBGYN recruiting needs 15 hires; shortages threaten 2026 access and expansion timelines.
What makes Intermountain Healthcare unique
- Sept. 2026 Fairbourne Campus bundles primary, specialty, imaging, rehab, and emergency care.
- Intermountain operates 34 hospitals, 400 clinics, and Select Health’s million-member insurance base.
- 2026 Billings replacement hospital uses universal ICU-ready rooms and adaptable robotic ORs.
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