Physical Therapist

About Our Company

At Utah Physical Therapy, our commitment is to deliver nothing short of our absolute best – in time, effort, and understanding. We deeply comprehend the hurdles that arise from injuries and the journey towards recovery. By actively engaging in patient care and harnessing our expertise, we offer the optimal path to healing and restoring your true self. Patient well-being is our priority, and we're dedicated to guiding patients back to a life of vitality and strength.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist at Utah Physical Therapy plays a crucial role in managing movement dysfunction, enhancing physical and functional abilities, and promoting optimal wellness, fitness, and quality of life. As a key member of our team, you will actively contribute to delivering evidence-based Physical Therapy and exceptional patient care. In addition to out-patient care, you'll engage in international travel as part of the team providing care to Olympic athletes, conducting assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans. Collaboration with the PT team to provide high-quality care and contribute to the growth of specialized programs is integral to this role.

What You Will Do:

• Uphold UPT clinic reputation for delivering evidence-based Physical Therapy and exceptional patient care.

• Actively participate in the clinic's outreach and community engagement initiatives.

• Engage in international travel as part of the team providing care to Olympic athletes.

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients across age groups and abilities.

• Collaborate with the PT team to provide high-quality care and contribute to the growth of specialized programs.

• Utilize manual therapy skills and demonstrate expertise in sports medicine for the treatment of patients.

• Prevent, assess, and treat impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.

• Efficiently manage patient flow and care in a busy out-patient physical therapy practice.

• Attend 90% staff meetings and trainings throughout each calendar year.

• Assist with clinic cleaning/janitorial duties and sidewalk snow removal, as needed.

• All other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

Candidates must possess a degree in Physical Therapy (MPT, MSPT, DPT) from a reputable institution with a free and clear license in Utah and other states where licensed OR obtain MPT, MSPT, DPT Degree from a reputable institution, pass PT Boards within three months of hire, and aggressively pursue license upon receipt of such. Must obtain a temporary license if you are a recent graduate.

• Manual Therapist (COMT), OCS, etc. with experience in Con Ed / Specialty of choice (such as Concussions, Sports Med, Women’s Health, Pelvic Floor)

• Prior work experience as a Physical Therapist.

• Maintain/obtain current CPR for Healthcare Professionals or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Strong marketing skills and experience preferred.

• Management and/or leadership skills or experience preferred.

• Excellent communication; interpersonal, electronically, phone/text, etc.

• Must be able to type a minimum of 40 WPM.

• Ability to learn new computer programs.

• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Interwebs, and varying social media outlets.

• Excited to be at work with a respectful and caring attitudefor others.

• Maintain HIPAA, Clinic, and Patient Privacy Confidentiality.

• Observe and follow all company policies.

• Obtain vital signs with the ability to evaluate normal vs abnormal and perform appropriate follow-up.

What You Will Experience:

• Work is primarily conducted in a clinical setting within a physical therapy office.

• Environment may involve a combination of office spaces and treatment areas.

• Required to assist patients with exercises, set up equipment, and support therapists during treatment sessions.

• Handling and moving various therapeutic equipment.

• Environment can be fast-paced and involve close interaction with patients.

• Standing for extended periods (on your feet for up to 12 hours a day), walking, bending, lifting, and guiding patients through movements.

• May be required to sit for long periods of time; use computer to enter data; use telephone to converse with customers and employees.

• Physical demands of lifting and patient transfers, gait safety.

• Regularly required to: perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands.

• Use your body to demonstrate all exercises – Body movements, exercise equipment, reach above your head, lift from waist to above head max 15 lbs.

• Must be able lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist.

If you are a dedicated Physical Therapist with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and contributing to the growth of specialized programs, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Utah Physical Therapy. Apply now and be part of a team committed to guiding patients back to a life of vitality and strength.

Potential relocation provided for out of state candidates and can be discussed during the interview process.