Physical Therapist

amazing kids; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

403(b) Plan

Wellness Programs

CEU/Professional Development

Referral Bonus

Job summary

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide pediatric therapy on a fee-for-service basis. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment and intervention for infants to young adults, with collaboration across disciplines to deliver coordinated therapy services.

Ideal candidates hold a PA license with a bachelor's, master's, or DPT, and have pediatric experience plus strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a PA license or higher.
• One year of pediatric experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, organization, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to move children and equipment weighing 10-50 pounds.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' functional abilities and disabilities and identifies impairments.
• Identifies measurable functional goals and develops a treatment plan with patient/family.
• Implements treatment plan and adjusts goals as needed.
• Uses objective data to assess care frequency and duration.
• Prepares and plans for discharge during treatment.

Skills

Pediatric care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

CPR/First Aid

PA license

Education

Bachelor's Degree (PA license)

Master's Degree (PA license)

DPT (PA license)

Job description

Position:Physical Therapist- Fee For Service

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Job Id:474

# of Openings:1

Careers at Our Amazing Place.

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, Norwin Hills

Schedule: Fee for Service, schedule will vary

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 Therapist(PT) assists 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

Benefits Summary

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Modified Part Time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick Time
• 403(b) retirement plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Discount Program –fitness, gyms and health; travel; apparel; cell phone; pets; cars; electronics; flowers; home items and appliances; tickets-movies, theatres, concerts and theme parks
• Life Assistance Program: legal, financial and behavioral counseling; Identity Theft
• Wellness Programs
• Meditation & Mindfulness-virtual
• Credit Union
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Student Loan Refinancing Program – free consultation
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Referral Bonus
• Team Member Recognition Events
• CPR, employer paid

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.