PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
DetailsOpen Date 07/09/2024Requisition Number PRN39134BJob Title
PS Physical TherapistWorking Title Pediatric Physical TherapistJob
Grade UGRFLSA Code ProfessionalPatient Sensitive Job Code?
YesStandard Hours per Week 32Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift
DayWork Schedule SummaryVP Area U of U Health - AcademicsDepartment
00201 - PhysicalTher/Athletic TrainingLocation CampusCity Salt Lake
City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range
$34/hrClose DateJob SummaryTHE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND
ATHLETIC TRAINING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH is seeking an
outstanding candidate for a 0.75 FTE pediatric physical therapy
resident position to provide contract pediatric physical therapy
services and assist with teaching. This job will have two primary
roles: (1) Provide contract pediatric physical therapy services and
(2) Student Instruction. For provision of contract pediatric
physical therapy services: Fulfill professional services agreement
obligations with University of Utah Pediatric Physical Therapy
Residency ( UUPPTR ) partners to provide services in early
intervention, inpatient, outpatient, and school settings. For
student instruction: assist with entry-level pediatric PT education
including labs, active learning, exams, and other needs as they
arise. Previous experience in pediatric physical therapy is
required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication
skills are also required. Expectations for this position also
include participation in the Utah Regional Leadership Education in
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities ( URLEND ) program, American
Physical Therapy Association Pediatrics consortium and UUPPTR
didactics, scholarship, and service. The University values
candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the
culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability,
diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our
mission.ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsEvaluates and assesses
the patient's abilities and limitations.Establishes 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.Implements therapy
according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate
procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of physical
therapy.May participate in wound management through wound
debridement, dressing changes, exercise, stretching and
splinting.Recommends adaptive equipment, completes the equipment
justification forms and arranges for the delivery of
equipment.Re-evaluates patients, assesses their progress and makes
recommendations regarding discharge.Consults 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.Educates 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.Evaluates home or work
environments and makes physical barrier modification or ergonomic
recommendations.May assist with departmental program development
and training physical therapy students.May provide in-services for
staff, other departments and the community.Provides documentation
of patient care according to established criteria.Participates in
continuous quality improvement projects.Supervises the patient care
activities of aides, assistants, attendants, students and
volunteers.Participates in in-services, medical conferences, staff
meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings and other
related activities.Problem SolvingAbility to perform the essential
functions of the job as outlined above.Demonstrated human relation
and effective communication skills.Current 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.Ability to
participate in rotations of work area, weekends and week-day hours
and assigned holidays.Ability to follow ethical guidelines outlined
by the American Physical Therapy Association.Demonstrated knowledge
and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the
patients served on the assigned unit.Demonstrated 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.Minimum QualificationsRequiredCurrent RQI Healthcare
Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI
system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of
hire.Current 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.This position is
patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We
protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all
patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC
standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for
documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that
object to vaccinations.Pediatric PT experience required.Applicants
must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential
functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.DisclaimerThis job description has been designed to
indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain
or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned
to the job.PreferencesDynamic and adaptable - able to work in
multiple settings at once.Type Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions
SummaryAdditional InformationThe 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 Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or
University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have
questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may
require the successful completion of a criminal background check
and/or drug screen.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 patients.All qualified individuals
are strongly 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.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.To
request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or 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
and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the
Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail
address, and telephone number can be located at:
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report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes,
arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against
Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and
security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A
paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public
Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
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