Physical Therapist (PT)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a qualified Physical Therapist to join their team in Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate will perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide care aimed at improving patient functionality and comfort. Candidates must have an active state license, a commitment to continuing education, and a strong customer service focus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program approved by APTA.
• Active license required.
• CPR certification needed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts and performs assessments.
• Develops and documents treatment plans.
• Communicates patient status to the healthcare team.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

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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.
• Acute care experience, preferred
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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