UPMC
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Physical Therapist performs initial assessments and develops treatment plans to increase patient functioning and reduce discomfort. They are responsible for administering modalities, monitoring progress, and supervising physical therapist assistants.
Candidates must be graduates of an APTA-approved program and hold an active professional license in the practicing state. CPR/BLS certification is required, and experience in acute, trauma, or ICU care is strongly preferred.
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. Acute care experience strongly preferred Trauma and ICU 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 34 OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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