Physical Therapist / Casual - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with injuries or diseases affecting physical function. You will supervise support staff and collaborate with patients, families and the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include initial and ongoing assessments, implementing therapy interventions, and documenting to standard requirements. The role also supports operational improvements and requires CPR certification and background clearances; a Master’s degree is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligible.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient condition and sets goals and care plan with patient/family involvement.
• Delivers therapy interventions appropriate to patient age and condition.
• Completes documentation to meet department, hospital and regulatory standards.
• Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Evaluates and treats patients with injuries or diseases resulting in loss of physical or functional abilities; supervises work performed by support personnel; effectively communicates and collaborates with patients, families and members of the healthcare team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition and establishes goals and plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family according to their capabilities and desires.


• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard, and, possibly specialized, physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.


• Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital and regulatory standards.


• Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement, including committees and educational offerings.


• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree


• State licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligible.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• CPR – American Heart Association


• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate


• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate


• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate


• Current state driver’s license.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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