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Physical Therapist
- LifePoint Health (Vernal, UT)
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*$10,000 Sign On Bonus available for full time Physical Therapist*
*Who We Are:*
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ashley Regional Medical Center is a 39 bed Joint Commission Accredited facility with a three-story Women’s Center. Ashley Regional is a designated Level IV Trauma Center, has been designated as a Stroke Receiving Facility by the Utah State Department of Health, is Chest Pain Accredited, and offers a wide range of specialty services. Named a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital for nine consecutive years.
*Where We Are:*
Located in Vernal, Utah, known as an outdoor paradise. From Flaming Gorge Reservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoor recreation is at your doorstep. Fishing, hunting, biking, camping, golfing, water sports, cross country skiing, white water rafting are just a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has to offer. All of this centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver.
*Why Choose Us:*
• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life) Benefits for full-time and part time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off package for full-time and part time employees
• Well Being Benefits – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance and 401K retirement for all employees
A Physical Therapist evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients. Supervises physical therapy assistants in performing treatment. Additional responsibilities include
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administers treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation
• Utah Physical Therapist license
• BLS certification
**Job:** **Physical Therapy*
**Organization:** **Ashley Regional Medical Center*
**Title:** *Physical Therapist*
**Location:** *Utah-Vernal*
**Requisition ID:** *7420-3348*
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