Physical Therapist (PT)

at  UPMC

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.

• Communicates patient’s status to referring physicians and healthcare team members.
• Serves as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, residents, and fellows.
• Maintains professional license through continuing education and professional development.
• Performs physical therapy assessments, treatments, and supervises physical therapist assistants.
• Develops and adjusts plans of care based on patient assessments and responses.
• Rotates through treatment areas as needed to meet organizational needs.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service education programs.
• Maintains written documentation for all physical therapy services and co-signs assistant documentation.
• Completes necessary charge and statistical information for services rendered.
• Provides home instructions to patients and/or family members and schedules patients to maintain productivity standards.
• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.