Physical Therapist (PT)
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Job overview
UPMC is hiring a Physical Therapist (PT). 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. This role includes discharge planning and patient education to increase overall functioning, reduce discomfort, increase or maintain flexibility and range of motion/strength, and achieve other medical and therapeutic goals.
Key focus areas include Communicates patient's status to the healthcare team, May serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students and residents, and Maintains professional license through continuing education.
Successful candidates bring Graduate Of An Accredited Program Approved By The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Active License In Practicing State, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Important skills include Reviews Patient Charts, Performs Initial Assessments, Develops Treatment Plans, Administers Physical Therapy Treatments, Monitors Progress, and Documents Treatments.
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Full job description
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:
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Communicates patient's status to the healthcare team.
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May serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students and residents.
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Maintains professional license through continuing education.
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Performs physical therapy assessments and treatments.
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Supervises physical therapist assistants.
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Develops and adjusts patient care plans.
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Rotates through treatment areas as needed.
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Attends staff meetings and in-service education programs.
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Maintains detailed documentation of physical therapy services.
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Provides home instructions to patients and families.
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Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
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Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
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Inpatient and outpatient experience, preferredLicensure, 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.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Physical Therapist (PT)
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Act 34
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OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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