Physical Therapist - Casual/Pier Diem

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Harrisburg is seeking a Casual/Pier Diem Physical Therapist to provide support to their PICU, NICU, and Pediatric population. The Staff Physical Therapist is responsible for reviewing patient charts, conducting initial assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, administering physical therapy treatments and modalities, monitoring patient progress, and documenting all treatments performed. The goal is to enhance overall functioning, alleviate discomfort, improve or maintain flexibility, range of motion, and strength, and achieve other medical and therapeutic objectives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
Must possess knowledge of normal human growth and development over the lifespan.
Must be able to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical record documents.
Must be skilled in planning/organization, follow up/control, delegation, problem solving, self-development orientation, organizational behaviors/competencies, and stress tolerance.
Must possess the ability to apply principles of logic and strategic thinking to a wide range of problems, and to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess the ability to identify referral growth opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to interact with healthcare team, coworkers, supervisors, and all members of the Corporate Management Team.
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)
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Nice To Haves

Previous experience with the PICU, NICU, and Pediatric population is preferred.
Active participation with health care industry professional organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicates patient's status to the referring physician and other health care team members.
May serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, residents, and fellows in a specialty area.
Maintains professional license/registration through continuing education and professional development.
Performs physical therapy assessment, reassessment, and treatment, and supervises physical therapist assistants in the treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Develops a plan of care including goals and treatment plan in accordance with physician referral, nature of injury/illness, and assessment results.
Modifies or adjusts the plan of care based on patient's response to treatment and/or changes in patient's status.
Works with PTAs to adjust patient programs as patient status changes.
Rotates through selected treatment areas when necessary to facilitate organizational needs.
Attends and actively participates in staff meetings and in-service education programs.
Maintains written documentation for all physical therapy services rendered, including initial assessment, follow-up visits, and discharge summary.
Co-signs physical therapist assistant documentation biweekly.
Completes necessary charge and statistical information to accurately reflect the service rendered.
Provides verbal and/or written home instructions to patient and/or family members when applicable.
Schedules patients to achieve and maintain a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standard established for the facility while ensuring quality patient care.