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Join Our Team at UPMC’s Costello Center!

UPMC is excited to announce an opening for a **Full-Time Physical Therapist** to join our dedicated team at the Costello Center. This role offers the opportunity to work daylight hours, Monday through Friday, providing a great work-life balance.

About the Role:

As a Staff Physical Therapist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care by:

+ Reviewing patient charts and performing initial assessments.

+ Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans.

+ Administering a variety of physical therapy treatments and modalities.

+ Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.

+ Documenting all treatments and patient interactions, including discharge planning and patient education.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Communicate patient status to referring physicians and other healthcare team members.

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

+ Maintain professional licensure through ongoing education and professional development.

+ Perform assessments, reassessments, and treatments for patients of all ages.

+ Supervise physical therapist assistants and collaborate on patient care plans.

+ Rotate through different treatment areas to meet organizational needs.

+ Actively participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs.

+ Maintain thorough documentation of all services rendered.

+ Provide home care instructions to patients and their families.

+ Schedule patients to ensure productivity and quality care.

Why UPMC?

+ **Professional Growth:** Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

+ **Collaborative Environment:** Work alongside a supportive and skilled healthcare team.

+ **Impactful Work:** Make a real difference in the lives of patients by helping them achieve their therapeutic goals.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate physical therapist looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!

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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

An active license in the practicing state is required.

CPR is 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)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran