Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Rehabilitation
Ogden, UT
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel Physical Therapist Opportunity

Location: Ogden, Utah
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with rotating weekends (1-2 weekends per month)
Unit: Acute Rehabilitation Therapy

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 15
• Staffing:

  • 3 Full-Time PTs
  • 2 PRN PTs
  • 4 Full-Time OTs
  • 2 PT OTs
  • 3 PRN OTs
  • 1 PRN COTA
  • 1 Full-Time ST
  • 1 PRN ST
• Patient Ratios: 4-5 patients per therapist
• Equipment Used: Bioness, FES, Biodex
• EMR System: Meditech
• On Call Requirements: None
• Weekend Requirements: 1-2 weekends per month

Job Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations for patients with varying diagnoses
• Provide 75-90 minute physical therapy treatment sessions
• Approximately 25-30% of patients are stroke/neuro cases
• Collaborate as a team player with PT, OT, ST, SW, RN, MD, CRS, and PPSC disciplines
• Develop CARE scoring for patients to support quality and reimbursement

Required Skills and Certifications

• Must Have:

  • Good organizational and communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Preferred:

  • Neuro Certification
• Certifications Required:

  • Utah Physical Therapy License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Work Environment and Culture

• Positive, upbeat, encouraging, engaging, compassionate, and motivating personality fit
• Dress Code: Grey scrub top and black scrub bottoms

Additional Notes

• No floating to other areas
• Weekend coverage follows the same shift times as weekdays