HH Physical Therapist ( PT) / Morgan, UT/ Per Diem
Company: Impact Healthcare
Location: Orem
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job description Job
Title/Position: Physical Therapist Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The physical therapist contracted or
employed through the organization is responsible for providing
physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions
outlined in the Service Employment Agreement. ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides physical therapy services to
patients according to a written individualized plan of care and
within the scope of the Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may
include, but not be limited to: A. Assessing and evaluating
therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in
the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home
environment. B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM
and transfer capabilities. Less a goal of rehab, more a focus on
maintaining comfort. C. Directing physical therapy treatment. D.
Provides equipment required to increase patient function and
independence. E. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in
the use and care of therapeutic appliances. F. Determining priority
needs for physical therapy G. Reporting to physician patient's
reaction to treatment or changes in condition. 2. Initiates
physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or
family/ caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which
they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the
goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by
participat-ing in case conferences. 3. May educate patient in the
use of prosthetic device. 4. Prepares and submits clinical and
progress summaries based on the attainment of goals. 5.
Participates in patient discharge planning. Prepares and submits a
clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed
by organization policy. 6. Provides physical therapy consultation
to families/caregivers, as appropriate. 7. Provides inservice
education programs for nursing personnel as needed. 8. Participates
in the interdisciplinary group. 9. Actively participates in the
quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
10. Participates in orientation program for hospice team members.
11. Provides supervision of physical therapy assistants and hospice
aides, as appropriate. The above statements are intended to be a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities
performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be
requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in
this description. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Possesses a degree
from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy
approved by an accredited organization. Meets personnel
qualification stated in ยง418.114(b)(7). 2. Licensed to practice as
physical therapist within the state. 3. At least two (2) years of
appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/hospice
experience is preferred. 4. Demonstrates good verbal and written
communication, and organization skills. 5. Must be licensed driver
with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or
organization requirements and is in good working order. 6.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. 7. Understands
hospice philosophy, focus of care is comfort vs. rehab and to
maintain care in their residence as long as possible.
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