Acute Care Physical Therapist
Salt Lake City, UT
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist Travel Job – Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Overview

• Job Title: Physical Therapist
• Employment Type: Travel
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit: Occupational Therapy / Rehab Services – Acute Care (PT)
• Shift Length: 10-hour shifts (start times between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM)
• Schedule Details:

  • Two full-time positions available
  • Rotating mid (9:30 AM–8:00 PM) and late (10:30 AM–9:00 PM) ortho shifts required
  • Example schedules:

    • Week 1: Sunday–Wednesday; Week 2: Sunday–Tuesday (mid/late ortho shifts on Monday and Tuesday)
    • Week 1: Wednesday–Friday; Week 2: Wednesday–Saturday (rotating late/mid shifts)
• Floating: May be cross-trained to support the acute rehab unit and OT team on busy or low-staffed days

Facility & Unit Information

• Facility Size: 325 beds
• Patient Load: 9–14 patients assigned per day
• Staffing: 23 PT/PTA staff members (13 full-time/part-time)
• Equipment Available:

  • Sara Stedys
  • Mechanical Stryker stroke/cardiac chairs
  • Powered bariatric stroke/cardiac chairs
  • Powered ARJO and Liko lifts
  • ARJO mobility devices, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, sliding boards
  • Adaptive equipment for dressing and bathing
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Team Environment: Close-knit, supportive therapy team with collaboration among OT/PT/ST disciplines and good relationships with nursing and physicians

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Utah
• MSPT or DPT degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Hepatitis B vaccination
• MMR vaccination
• TDAP Vaccine / TD Booster
• Varicella vaccination
• Previous use and knowledge of mobility devices and lift systems
• Understanding of orthotic use and application
• Understanding of hip, spine, and cardiac precautions

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of neuro, multi-trauma, and medically complex diagnoses
• Ability to perform thorough chart reviews, including lab values and weight-bearing precautions
• Proficient in use of mobility devices and lift systems
• Knowledge of back braces, UE/LE positioning devices, hip/spine/cardiac precautions
• Clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to advance patients through continuum of care
• Effective communication, time management, and teamwork skills
• Ability to complete thorough documentation

Typical Procedures Performed

• Neuro re-education
• Gait training
• Balance and wheelchair training
• Cognitive and vestibular re-education
• Energy conservation techniques
• BUE/BLE range of motion and strengthening
• Orthotic use and fitting
• Home safety and family training

Unit Policies & Guidelines

• Evaluations must be seen or acknowledged within 24 hours of being ordered
• Follow Rehab Priority Patient List and Stroke Protocol (provided on first day)
• Prepare total joint/TAVR → SDS patients for discharge to home, often seen on day of surgery
• When work is completed, assist other OTs or department tasks (equipment redistribution, gym cleaning) or clock out
• Check in with RN before and after every patient interaction for appropriateness of services and patient updates
• Staff must wear badges while on duty
• Staff working more than 6 hours must take a 30-minute lunch break

Dress Code

• Gray scrub top and black scrub pants with closed-toed shoes
• Alternatively, gray business casual shirt and black pants
• No shirts with logos, jeans, leggings, or shorts allowed

Additional Information

• The therapy team shares a common office space fostering collaboration
• Team culture includes social activities such as book clubs, outdoor activities (biking, hiking, skiing)
• The hospital is a Level II Trauma Center and Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Recognized for excellence in joint replacement, spine surgery, vascular surgery, cancer care, and bariatric surgery programs

This opportunity is ideal for Physical Therapists seeking a supportive acute care environment with diverse patient populations and advanced equipment in a well-recognized hospital setting.