Location
White Oak, Pennsylvania
The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for reviewing patient charts, performing initial assessments, developing and adjusting treatment plans, and administering physical therapy treatments to improve function and reduce discomfort. Key duties include documenting services, communicating patient status, supervising assistants, and providing education to patients and families.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited program approved by the APTA and possess the necessary knowledge for quality customer service, with outpatient experience being preferred. Active state licensure, CPR certification based on AHA standards, and specific background clearances (Acts 33, 34, and 73 FBI) are required.
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 position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $15,000!
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. Outpatient experience, preferred
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
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