Home Health PT - Elevate Patient Mobility at Home

UPMC; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Home Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to serve West Mifflin, Duquesne and surrounding communities. You will provide age-appropriate physical therapy in patients' homes, including evaluation, treatment, and patient/family education to maximize function and independence.

You will perform admission visits, develop plans of care with the physician, document thoroughly, supervise the Physical Therapy Assistant, and participate in on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved physical therapy curriculum.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience to practice without supervision.
• Current licensure/registration as a Physical Therapist (PT) per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-sensitive PT care in patients' homes, including evaluation and treatment.
• Maintain timely documentation including visits and orders, in line with agency standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and family to establish plan of care.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistant as directed by State Board guidelines.
• Participate in on-call coverage rotation.

Skills

BLS/CPR knowledge

Home health exposure

Education

Physical therapy degree (DPT)

Job description

UPMC Home Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to serve West Mifflin, Duquesne and surrounding communities. You will provide age-appropriate physical therapy in patients' homes, including evaluation, treatment, and patient/family education to maximize function and independence.

You will perform admission visits, develop plans of care with the physician, document thoroughly, supervise the Physical Therapy Assistant, and participate in on-call coverage.