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Form of workThe Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to work as a Physical Therapistin the Correctional Health Services Division. If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing quality medical care, this is the job for you. Licensure as a Physical Therapist in Utah is required.
Principal Duties
The Physical Therapist:
Evaluates patients' needs and administers therapy to preserve and improve abilities for independent function, such as range of motion, strength, tolerance, coordination, behavioral management skills, social skills, and activities of daily living.
Plans and manages projects and/or programs. Writes (or discusses) project/program plan(s), recommendation(s) and/or finding(s).
Evaluates, fits and adjusts prosthetic, orthotic and other adaptive and assistive devices and constructs or modifies as necessary.
Writes, implements, and provides documentation of individual client's treatment; maintains records to comply with federal requirements and writes reports indicative of progress or regression.
Coordinates program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, program users, etc.
Documents client/patient progress and revises treatment plans as required; completes administrative paperwork.
Ideal Candidate
The model candidate for this position:
Licensure as a Physical Therapist in Utah.
Has the ability to communicate information and ideas in words and writing so others will understand.
Is able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Is able to manage one's own time and the time of others.
Possesses the knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Possesses the knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical dysfunctions.
What's in it for you?
Besides working with a dedicated team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the public's safety, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide a generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance. As well as training, development and support to make our employees a success.
The Agency:
- Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
- Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
