Physical Therapist

UPMC•Wexford, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist reviews patient charts, performs initial assessments, develops treatment plans, administers physical therapy treatments and modalities, monitors patient progress, and documents services provided, including discharge planning and patient education. The role aims to improve overall functioning, reduce discomfort, increase or maintain flexibility, range of motion, and strength, and achieve other medical and therapeutic goals. This is a full-time position at the Pine Center - Wexford satellite office, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Knowledge of normal human growth and development across the lifespan.
Ability to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical record documents.
Skills in planning and organization, follow-up and control, delegation, problem solving, self-development orientation, organizational behaviors and competencies, and stress tolerance.
Ability to apply logic and strategic thinking to a wide range of problems and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to identify referral growth opportunities.
Active license in the practicing state.
CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Physical Therapist (PT) credential.
Act 31, 33, 34, and 73 clearances, with renewal.

Nice To Haves

Active participation in health care industry professional organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate patient status to referring physicians and other health care team members.
May serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, residents, and fellows in a physical therapy specialty area.
Maintain professional licensure or registration through continuing education and professional development.
Assess, reassess, and treat pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients referred to the clinic by a physician; supervise physical therapist assistants in treatment.
Develop plans of care, including goals and treatment plans, based on physician referrals, the nature of the injury or illness, and assessment results.
Modify or adjust plans of care based on treatment response or changes in patient status.
Work with physical therapist assistants to adjust patient programs as patient status changes.
Rotate through selected treatment areas when necessary to meet organizational needs.
Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs.
Maintain written documentation for all physical therapy services, including initial assessments, follow-up visits, and discharge summaries, consistent with department standards.
Co-sign physical therapist assistant documentation biweekly.
Complete charge and statistical information accurately to reflect services provided.
Provide verbal or written home instructions to patients and/or family members when applicable.
Schedule patients to meet or exceed facility productivity standards while ensuring quality patient care.