Physical Therapist (PT) at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Physical Therapy, Documentation, Patient Education, Communication, Supervision, Continuing Education, Flexibility, Range of Motion, Strength Training, Home Instructions, Clinical Instruction, Team Collaboration, Customer Service, Discharge Planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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. This will be a float position that will provide coverage to our Chapel Harbor, Delmont, Forest Hills, Greensburg, Eastgate, Greensburg Pellis, Harmarville, Lower Burrell, Monroeville – Corp One, Monroeville – Oxford, Murrysville, Norwin, Penn Hills, Plum, Sarver, Saxonburg, and Verona offices. 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) Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Staff Physical Therapist reviews patient charts, performs initial assessments, develops treatment plans, and administers physical therapy treatments. They monitor progress and document treatments performed with patients to achieve medical and therapeutic goals.