Physical Therapist (Fee For Service)

amazing kids; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Time

403(b) plan

Discount Program

Life Assistance

Wellness Programs

Credit Union

PSLF

Professional Development

Referral Bonus

Recognition Events

CPR training

Job summary

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh is seeking a Physical Therapist to help infants through young adults reach maximum functional potential. You will participate in interdisciplinary programs, collaborate with team members, and support families throughout therapy.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, setting goals with families, and planning discharge when appropriate. CPR/First Aid and PA licenses are required, with pediatric experience preferred, and opportunities to grow within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/DPT with PA license required.
• One year of pediatric population experience expected.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, organization, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to move children and equipment weighing 10–50 pounds.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid required.
• Act 33/34 Clearances; FBI Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' functional abilities 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 frequency and duration of care.
• Prepares and plans for discharge when indicated.
• Assesses need for assistive technology for patient & family.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Interpersonal skills

Pediatric CPR/First Aid

Mobility/transfer of children

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, 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

Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you!

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.