Physical Therapist (PT)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to conduct patient assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and ensure effective communication with the healthcare team. The ideal candidate will hold an active PT license and be capable of supervising assistants. Responsibilities also include documentation of services and providing patient education. A focus on patient outcomes and quality service is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Active license in practicing state required.
• CPR certificate based on AHA standards within 30 days of hire.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• OAPSA clearance

Responsibilities

• Communicates patient’s status to the healthcare team.
• Serves as a clinical instructor for students and residents.
• Develops and adjusts patient care plans.
• Maintains detailed documentation of services.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of physical therapy treatments

Customer service skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Active Physical Therapist (PT) license

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.
• 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)
• Act 34
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran