Physical Therapist - Outpatient Therapy - Float

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, develop goals, and collaborate with the care team to restore function and mobility.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy with state licensure; a Master’s degree is preferred. Compliance with HIPAA, background checks, and driver’s license are part of the employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligible
• Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments and establishes goals and plan of care.
• Provides physical therapy interventions and documents per standards.
• Participates in departmental initiatives and compliance activities

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient care focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

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. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.