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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.

Responsibilities:

+ Communicates patient’s status to referring physicians and healthcare team members.

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

+ Maintains professional license/registration through continuing education and professional development.

+ Performs physical therapy assessments, reassessments, and treatments.

+ Supervises physical therapist assistants (PTAs) in treating patients of all ages.

+ Develops and modifies plans of care based on patient response and status changes.

+ Rotates through treatment areas as needed to meet organizational needs.

+ Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service education programs.

+ Maintains written documentation for all physical therapy services and co-signs PTA documentation.

+ Schedules patients to meet productivity standards while ensuring quality care.

+ 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 and/or inpatient rehab experience preferred but not required

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran