Neonatal Rehab Therapist

Job Description: This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard therapy practices. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care. This position can be filled by a Licensed Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist! Job Essentials Assesses and evaluates a patient's condition according to the physician order and current standards of practice. Provides appropriate intervention including treatment related to the established plan of care with appropriate duration and intensity. Educates and trains patients and their caregivers. Accepts assignments from Director or Team Lead including case load, productivity standard, education and in-servicing others, orienting and training new employees, supervising and training students, and supervising COTAs and Aides. Actively participates in the quality improvement process for the team and the clinical setting and then follows through with the improvements. Communicates through written chart notes, evaluations, progress reports, and discharge summaries regarding patient's status, any complications, prognosis, and plans for follow-up care. Records daily charges and submits for payment according to department billing guidelines. Participates in regularly scheduled or special clinical meetings related to patient care and clinic management. Maintains appropriate team and interdisciplinary relationships. Minimum Qualifications Degree in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology. Education must be obtained from an accredited program. Degree will be verified. Current license in the State of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Preferred Qualifications Neonatal or Pediatric Rehab experience Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital Work City: Salt Lake City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $41.22 - $63.59 We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.

Created: 2025-03-11