Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Salt Lake City, UT

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. 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.

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