Physical Therapist - Full Time

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

403b Retirement Plan

Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Team Member Recognition Events

Job summary

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team in Pittsburgh. In this full-time role, you will provide specialized, family-centered physical therapy to infants through young adults, helping them achieve their maximum functional potential.

Your responsibilities will include assessing patients, creating treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. We are proud to offer a supportive environment with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and an educational assistance program.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Registered with NBCOT; pediatric experience preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional abilities and develop treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans and adjust goals as necessary.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary treatment programs.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Licensed in Pennsylvania

Outpatient coding and billing

Education

BS, MS, certificate, MPT, or DPT from an accredited Physical Therapy Program

Job description

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

Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

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

The Physical Therapist 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
• Assess need for assistive technology appropriate for patient & family

Qualifications

• BS, MS, certificate, MPT, or DPT from an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Must be registered with NBCOT; Successful completion of a pediatric affiliation or previous experience with a pediatric population is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience with outpatient coding and billing preferred.
• Credentialing with in-state insurance providers preferred
• Act 33/34 Clearances
• FBI Clearance
• Current and valid certification in CPR and First Aid is required (will provide training).

Amazing Benefits

• Medical and Prescription insurance - Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
• Personal/Sick Time and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR-employer paid

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.