Occupational Therapist
Salt Lake City, UT
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel Physical Therapist

Location

Salt Lake City, UT | Acute Rehab

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Alternating Weekends | Expected schedule includes Friday through Sunday plus one mid-week shift on the Acute Rehab Center (ARC) or acute care side

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services on a 16-bed Acute Rehab Center (ARC), seeing 3–5 patients per day in 90-minute sessions split into two 45-minute blocks
• Perform neuro re-education, gait training, balance training, wheelchair training, cognitive re-education, vestibular training, energy conservation, BUE/BLE ROM and strengthening, orthotic use and fit, and home safety and family training
• Conduct thorough chart reviews with a solid understanding of lab values, weight-bearing precautions, and medically complex diagnoses including neuro and multi-trauma
• Utilize mobility devices and lift systems including Sara Stedy, Vector, ARJO, and Liko overhead lift; apply back braces, UE/LE positioning devices, and hip/spine/cardiac precautions as appropriate
• Document accurately using EPIC and UDS systems and demonstrate strong time management and clinical reasoning skills
• Float to the acute care side of the facility when ARC census is low; cross-training on the acute side occurs during week two of the assignment

Required Qualifications

• MSPT or DPT degree from an accredited physical therapy program
• Passage of the NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination)
• Active Utah State Physical Therapy license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Strong understanding of neuro, multi-trauma, and medically complex diagnoses

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous acute rehab or acute care experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience with mobility devices and lift systems (e.g., Sara Stedy, Vector, Liko overhead lift)
• Familiarity with UDS documentation in addition to EPIC
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly across unit assignments and adapt to varying census demands

Why Join Us

• Join a tenured, close-knit therapy team recognized for quality care, including a Unit of Distinction award placing them in the top 10% for Quality Care and Culture of Engagement
• Work in a collaborative environment with access to advanced rehabilitation equipment and the outdoor amenities that Utah has to offer