Physical Therapist (PT)

UPMC; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to review patient charts, perform initial assessments, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. The role includes administering physical therapy treatments and modalities, monitoring progress, and documenting interventions to enhance patient functioning, mobility, and education.

The position involves discharge planning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and potential supervision of physical therapy assistants and students.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) with required credentials.
• Maintains professional license through continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts and communicates patient status to the healthcare team.
• Performs initial assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Administers physical therapy treatments and modalities.
• Monitors progress and documents treatments and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interprofessional communication

Supervision of staff

Student supervision

Education

APTA-approved PT program

Job description

The Staff Physical Therapist reviews patient charts, performs initial assessments, develops treatment plans, administers physical therapy treatments and modalities, monitors progress and documents treatments performed with patients (including discharge planning and patient education) in order to increase overall functioning, reduce discomfort, increase or maintain flexibility and range of motion/strength, and achieve other medical and therapeutic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates patient's status to the healthcare team.
• May serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students and residents.
• Maintains professional license through continuing education.
• Performs physical therapy assessments and treatments.
• Supervises physical therapist assistants.
• Develops and adjusts patient care plans.
• Rotates through treatment areas as needed.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service education programs.
• Maintains detailed documentation of physical therapy services.
• Provides home instructions to patients and families.
• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
• Inpatient and outpatient experience, preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Act 34
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran