Staff Physical Therapist at USPI

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Physical Therapy, Patient Assessment, Interdisciplinary Treatment, Functional Goals Setting, Treatment Plan Implementation, Objective Data Assessment, Discharge Planning, Assistive Technology Assessment, Pediatric Care, Orthopedic Conditions Treatment, Medical Complexities Treatment, Outpatient Coding, Billing, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification

Industry

Description

Careers at Our Amazing Place. At The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, we’ve built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we’re forever proud of our team members who don’t just make a career here – they make a difference. Job Title: Staff Physical Therapist Location: Pittsburgh, PA Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. About the Team At The Children's Institute, we provide personalized, family-centered children's physical therapy for infants through young adults. Our physical therapists have specialized expertise and training related to the impact that growth and development have on treating physical injuries, orthopedic conditions, and medical complexities. In short, we know how to help kids get back to being kids. About the Position The Physical Therapist assists the patient in reaching their maximum functional potential through a comprehensive assessment and intervention services for The Children's Institute. Infant, pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients are served. The Physical Therapist participates in interdisciplinary treatment programs, collaborates and consults with others to facilitate the delivery of therapy services; administers procedures necessary to process patient services; participates in training activities for family members and other professionals. Job responsibilities include: * Evaluates patients functional abilities and disabilities and identifies impairments through objective tests and measures or standardized assessment tools * Identifies measurable functional goals and develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/family * Implements treatment plan of care and adjusts treatment goals and intervention * Will use objective data to assess patient's frequency and duration of care to optimize therapy benefit, considering clinical and financial factors. * Prepares and plans for discharge during the course of treatment and initiates discharge when indicated * Assesses need for assistive technology appropriate for patient & family. Qualifications: * BS, MS, certificate, MPT, or DPT from an accredited Physical Therapy Program. * Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. * Must be registered with NBCOT; Successful completion of a pediatric affiliation or previous experience with a pediatric population is preferred. * Minimum of one year of pediatric experience preferred. * Experience with outpatient coding and billing preferred. * Credentialing with in-state insurance providers preferred * Act 33/34 Clearances * FBI Clearance * Current and valid certification in CPR and First Aid is required (will provide training). Amazing Benefits We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits: * Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks * Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members. * Personal/Sick Time and Holidays * Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves * Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid-6 weeks * 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year * Student Loan Refinancing Program * Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit * Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement * Professional Development/CEU’s * Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance * Credit Union * Team Member Recognition Events * Referral bonus * CPR-employer paid Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you! The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you! The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist assesses patients' functional abilities and disabilities using objective tests to identify impairments, subsequently developing and implementing measurable functional goals and treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and family. Responsibilities also include participating in interdisciplinary treatment programs, consulting with others, and planning for discharge while assessing the need for appropriate assistive technology.