Lymphedema/Orthopedic Physical Therapist - Casual

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients and to collaborate with a care team. The role involves conducting initial and ongoing assessments, establishing goals, and delivering therapy using standard PT techniques appropriate to the patient’s age and condition.

You will document all activities to meet regulatory and departmental standards and participate in initiatives to improve operations and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient’s condition and establishes goals and plan of care with patient/family.
• Delivers therapy interventions using standard PT techniques appropriate for age and condition.
• Completes documentation to comply with department, hospital and regulatory standards.
• Participates in departmental initiatives for operational improvement and education offerings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and plan care with patient/family.
• Provide PT interventions using standard techniques.
• Complete documentation to required standards.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and education offerings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

PT techniques

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication with patients

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensed Physical Therapist (state licensure)

CPR – American Heart Association

Background clearance (Act 34/33/73)

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Current state driver’s license.

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