Physical Therapist Job in Salt Lake City, UT

You will work as a Physical Therapist at St. Marks Hospital UT for 13 weeks, beginning November 2, 2026. This is a backfill position on a 3×12 day schedule, working 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM shifts with an alternate weekend rotation that includes every Friday through Sunday plus one mid-week shift.

Patient Care and Clinical Responsibilities

• See 3 to 5 patients per day, with 90 minutes of therapy time typically split into two 45-minute blocks
• On weekends with high census and low staffing, you may conduct single 45-minute sessions
• Perform neuro re-education, gait training, balance training, wheelchair training, cognitive re-education, vestibular training, energy conservation, and ROM and strengthening exercises
• Provide orthotic use and fitting, home safety instruction, and family training
• Work across the Acute Rehabilitation Center (ARC) and acute care settings; cross-training on the acute care side occurs in week two
• May float to the acute care side if census is low

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of neuro, multi-trauma, and medically complex diagnoses
• Thorough chart review skills with knowledge of lab values and weight bearing precautions
• Expertise with mobility devices and lift systems, including Sara Stedy, Vector, BITS, BURT, Bioness H200 UE, ARJO mobility device, mechanical lift, and Liko overhead lift
• Proficiency with walkers, canes, wheelchairs, back braces, and positioning devices
• Understanding of hip, spine, and cardiac precautions
• Strong documentation, communication, time management, and teamwork skills
• Previous acute rehab or acute care experience preferred

Required Credentials and Documentation

• Current BLS certification
• Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (MSPT or DPT) from an accredited program
• Passage of the NPTE
• Active Utah state physical therapy license
• Documentation via EPIC and UDS systems

Dress Code

Gray scrub top and black scrub pants with closed-toe shoes, or gray business casual shirt and black pants. No logos, jeans, leggings, or shorts.

Weekly pay is $1,909. This 91-day assignment offers the opportunity to work in a structured acute rehabilitation and acute care environment.