Physical Therapist

amazing kids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat pediatric patients across infancy to young adulthood. You will work in an interdisciplinary team, develop individualized plans, and help children regain function and return to daily activities.

The role requires PA-licensed PT with pediatric experience, strong communication, and ability to handle equipment and lift, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time schedules in multiple

Qualifications

• Pediatric physical therapy focus and family-centered care.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and written communication required.
• Experience with pediatric populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients functional abilities and identifies impairments using tests or tools.
• Identifies measurable goals and develops treatment plans with patient/family.
• Implements treatment and adjusts goals and interventions as needed.
• Uses data to assess frequency and duration of care for optimal benefit.
• Prepares and plans for discharge during course of treatment.
• Assesses need for assistive technology for patient and family.

Skills

Pediatric PT

Patient communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree with PA license

Master's Degree with PA license

DPT with PA license

Job description

At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference.

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Location: Squirrel Hill, Bridgeville and Norwin Hills

Schedule: Full-time and part-time schedules available

About the Team

At The Children's Institute, we provide personalized, family-centered children's physical therapy for infants through young adults. Our physical therapists have specialized expertise and training related to the impact that growth and development have on treating physical injuries, orthopedic conditions, and medical complexities. In short, we know how to help kids get back to being kids.

About the Position

ThePhysical Therapistassists the patient in reaching their maximum functional potential through a comprehensive assessment and intervention services for The Children’s Institute. Infant, pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients are served. The Physical Therapist participates in interdisciplinary treatment programs, collaborates and consults with others to facilitate the delivery of therapy services; administers procedures necessary to process patient services; participates in training activities for family members and other professionals. Job responsibilities include:

• Evaluates patients functional abilities and disabilities and identifies impairments through objective tests and measures or standardized assessment tools
• Identifies measurable functional goals and develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/family
• Implements treatment plan of care and adjusts treatment goals and intervention
• Will use objective data to assess patient's frequency and duration of care to optimize therapy benefit, considering clinical and financial factors.
• Prepares and plans for discharge during the course of treatment and initiates discharge when indicated
• Assesses need for assistive technology appropriate for patient & family.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree with a PA license, Master's Degree with PA license or DPT with a PA license.
• One year of experience with a pediatric population.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, organization, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to move children and equipment weighing 10-50 pounds.
• Must be able to transition from sitting to standing, kneeling and squatting.
• Must be able to squat and kneel. Must be able to walk up and down stairs, occasionally carrying equipment.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid required.
• Act 33/34 Clearances; FBI Clearance

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.