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Job description
Overview
nAs a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
nThis position evaluates and implements physical therapy to patients with neurological, burn/wound, or musculoskeletal injuries or to patients with other acute or chronic physical disabilities through the use of physical therapy techniques, to relieve pain, restore physical functioning and facilitate independence. The incumbent may be involved in the prevention of disabilities or injury re-occurrence. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
nCorporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
nResponsibilities
nEssential Functions
nnnEvaluates and assesses the patient's abilities and limitations.
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nnEstablishes plan of treatment and goals based on the referral and evaluation of functional skills, joint mobility, gait, developmental reflexes, muscle strength, tone, and coordination, sensation tests, and other measures to ensure rapid patient recovery.
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nnImplements therapy according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.
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nnMay participate in wound management through wound debridement, dressing changes, exercise, stretching, and splinting.
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nnRecommends adaptive equipment, completes the equipment justification forms and arranges for the delivery of equipment.
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nnRe-evaluates patients, assesses their progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge.
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nnConsults and co-treats with other patient care team members to discuss patient progress, set objectives for patient treatment and integrate physical treatment with other activities.
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nnEducates the patient and/or caregiver about the findings of the evaluation, established goals of the physical therapy program, plan of treatment, home programs, injury prevention and other related information.
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nnEvaluates home or work environments and makes physical barrier modification or ergonomic recommendations.
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nnMay assist with departmental program development and training physical therapy students.
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nnMay provide in-services for staff, other departments, and the community.
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nnProvides documentation of patient care according to established criteria.
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nnParticipates in continuous quality improvement projects.
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nnSupervises the patient care activities of aides, assistants, attendants, students, and volunteers.
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nnParticipates in in-services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings, and other related activities.
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n nKnowledge / Skills / Abilities
nnnAbility to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
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nnDemonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
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nnCurrent knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body substance precautions and body mechanics to protect self, patients and personnel working with therapists.
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nnAbility to participate in rotations of work area, weekends and week-day hours and assigned holidays.
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nnAbility to follow ethical guidelines outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association.
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nnDemonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
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nnDemonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
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n nQualifications
nLicenses Required
nnnCurrent RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
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nnCurrent license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the Physical Therapy Compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Physical Therapy Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
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n n* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
nQualifications (Preferred)
nWorking Conditions and Physical Demands
nEmployee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
nnThis position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
n nPhysical Requirements
nCarrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
nMulti-lingual Candidates Welcomed
nTo inquire about this posting, email:
nEEO Statement
nUniversity of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
nAll qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
nUniversity of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
nTo request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at . If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
nOnline reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
nThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at or or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
nThis position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
nRequisition Number 85769
nReg/Temp Regular
nEmployment Type Full-Time
nShift Variable
nWork Schedule 4 -10 hour shifts including weekends and holidays
nClinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
nLocation Name University of Utah Hospital
nWorkplace Set Up On-site
nCity SALT LAKE CITY
nState UT
nDepartment UUH OPC 24B BURN THERAPY
nCategory Therapy/Rehabilitation
nWorkplace Set Up On-site
Worksite address
salt lake city, UT, 84193, US
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