Physical Therapist - West Penn Hospital

3M HEALTHCARE; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is looking for a Physical Therapist in Pittsburgh, PA, to evaluate and treat patients with functional impairments. The role involves assessing patient conditions, establishing care plans, performing therapy interventions, and documenting compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, state licensure, and CPR certification. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and a valid driver's license. The position emphasizes collaboration with patients and healthcare teams and supports operational improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• State licensure as a Physical Therapist or eligible.
• CPR – American Heart Association certified.
• Act 34, 33, and 73 clearances.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with functional ability loss.
• Supervise support personnel work.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
• Document to meet standards and regulations.
• Participate in departmental improvement initiatives.

Skills

Physical therapy techniques

Patient assessment

Documentation compliance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• 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

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

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

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