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Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Weekend & Holiday Rotation

Are you passionate about helping patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life? Join our dedicated team as a Staff Physical Therapist, where you'll make a meaningful impact every day.

In this role, you will:

+ Review patient charts and perform comprehensive initial assessments.

+ Develop individualized treatment plans and administer evidence-based physical therapy interventions.

+ Monitor progress, adjust care plans as needed, and provide patient education to support long-term success.

+ Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Your work will help patients increase overall functioning, reduce discomfort, and maintain flexibility, strength, and range of motion-all while achieving their medical and therapeutic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Communicate patient status and progress with referring physicians and care teams.

+ Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, residents, and fellows in specialty areas.

+ Maintain professional licensure through ongoing education and development.

+ Perform assessments, reassessments, and treatments for patients of all ages (pediatric to geriatric).

+ Develop and modify care plans based on patient response and changing needs.

+ Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and collaborate to ensure quality care.

+ Rotate through treatment areas as needed to support organizational needs.

+ Document all services accurately, including assessments, follow-ups, and discharge summaries.

+ Provide home instructions to patients and families when appropriate.

+ Maintain productivity standards while delivering exceptional patient care.

Why Join Us?

+ Work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

+ Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.

+ Make a real difference in the lives of patients every day.

Education & Knowledge Requirements:

+ Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Skills & Abilities:

+ Strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and customer service.

+ Comprehensive understanding of human growth and development across the lifespan.

+ Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records accurately.

+ Proficient in planning, organization, delegation, problem-solving, and time management.

+ Skilled in applying logical and strategic thinking to complex situations.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to identify referral growth opportunities and contribute to program development.

+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, colleagues, and leadership.

+ Active participation in professional organizations is preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Active Physical Therapy license in the state of practice required.

+ CPR certification (AHA standards including didactic and skills demonstration) within 30 days of hire.

_Please note: While you may work in areas where medications are stored, direct contact with medications is not permitted._

+ 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