Physical Therapist

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to partner with patients on their journey to restore motion and function. You will assess needs, design care plans, and apply evidence-based techniques to promote movement and quality of life.

Candidates should have proven PT experience, licensure, and a graduate degree with excellent communication and the ability to tailor programs to individual patients.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a physical therapist.
• Intensive education and clinical expertise.
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities.
• Current knowledge of treatment practices.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid license to practice physical therapy.
• Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills

PT experience

Clinical expertise

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate degree in Physical Therapy

PT license

Job description

We are looking for a Physical Therapist on a PRN schedule to act as the patient’s partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best. You will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills

• Proven work experience as a physical therapist
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice physical therapy
• Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy

This position is a PRN schedule.