Physical Therapist - Outpatient Therapy (Float)

Highmark Health; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for outpatient therapy in Coraopolis, PA. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with functional impairments, planning appropriate care, and supervising support staff.

Required qualifications include at least a Bachelor's Degree and state licensure as a Physical Therapist, along with several clearance certificates. Strong communication and patient assessment skills are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• State licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligible.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
• Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 background clearance certificates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical disabilities.
• Supervise support personnel in therapy interventions.
• Document assessments and therapy progress.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy interventions

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

## Physical Therapist - Outpatient Therapy (Float)Applyremote type: On-sitelocations: Coraopolis PA, 15108, 2419 State Avenuetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: J282249## **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.* CPR – American Heart Association* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance CertificatePreferred* Master’s Degree.* 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.*