Job DetailsJob Location: Vista Healthcare SWSP Mall Drive - ST GEORGE, UT 84790Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareOverview:
We are looking for a committed Physical Therapist to act as the patient’s partner throughout the journey of restoring motion, reducing pain and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will work in an outpatient setting alongside physicians skilled in pain management, sports medicine, rheumatology, neurology, chiropractic and massage therapy. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment intervention, and rehabilitation. You will coordinate care with the patient and supervise physical therapy assistants and aids to help provide efficient services.
Responsibilities
Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion, pain and mobility
Work collaboratively with a team approach in a multidisciplinary practice
Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
Motivate patients during treatment, in order to help them function optimally
Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
Consult and practice with other health professionals
Evaluate effects of treatment and monitor and communicate progress
Appropriately document patient care provided
Supervise and oversee the care provided by Physical Therapy Assistants
QualificationsQualifications
Current license to practice physical therapy in the state of Utah
Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy
Proven work experience as a physical therapist preferred.
Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities and medical problems
Current knowledge of physical therapy treatment practices and required documentation
Drive to continually learn and grow
Professional behavior
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
