Physical Therapist (PT)

UPMC; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to review patient charts, perform initial assessments, develop treatment plans and administer therapies to improve function and reduce discomfort.

The role requires an active state license, BLS/CPR within 30 days of hire, and a commitment to documenting care and communicating with the healthcare team to support discharge planning and patient education.

Qualifications

• Active license in practicing state required.
• BLS or CPR required within 30 days of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Must possess knowledge and skills to provide quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts and performs initial assessments.
• Develops and adjusts patient care plans.
• Administers physical therapy treatments and modalities.
• Monitors progress and documents treatments performed with patients (including discharge planning and patient education).
• Supervises physical therapist assistants.
• Communicates patient's status to the healthcare team.
• Rotates through treatment areas as needed.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Communication with healthcare team

Documentation of treatments

Education

APTA-accredited 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

Active license in practicing state required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran