Physical Therapist

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence is hiring a part-time Physical Therapist who will provide physical therapy services with a focus on hippotherapy services.

• Provide evidence-based PT services utilizing the horse as a modality (hippotherapy) with a focus of providing physical therapy services for pediatric population and some adults
• As needed work with other professionals in the Sorenson Center USU Extension and the IDRPP to provide integrated care to clients

• A graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an institution accredited by CAPTE
• A current Utah Physical Therapy license
• Completion of American Hippotherapy Association Certified Level 1 and Level 2 courses
• Certified through the American Hippotherapy Association to provide Hippotherapy as a licensed physical therapist
• 3-5 years of experience providing hippotherapy services
• 3-5 years of experience providing pediatric physical therapy services
• Experience providing physical therapy services to adults with neuromuscular impairments
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature position requires moderate physical activity including the handling of objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than one hour per day.

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