Staff Physical Therapist

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) assists the patient in reaching their maximum functional potential through a comprehensive assessment and intervention services for The Children's Institute. Infant, pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients are served. The Physical Therapist participates in interdisciplinary treatment programs, collaborates and consults with others to facilitate the delivery of therapy services; administers procedures necessary to process patient services; participates in training activities for family members and other professionals.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's Degree with a PA license, Master's Degree with PA license or DPT with a PA license.
One year of experience with a pediatric population.
Excellent interpersonal, coaching, organization, verbal and written communication skills required.
Must be able to move children and equipment weighing 10-50 pounds.
Must be able to transition from sitting to standing, kneeling and squatting.
Must be able to squat and kneel.
Must be able to walk up and down stairs, occasionally carrying equipment.
Pediatric CPR/First Aid required.
Act 33/34 Clearances; FBI Clearance

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients functional abilities and disabilities and identifies impairments through objective tests and measures or standardized assessment tools
Identifies measurable functional goals and develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/family
Implements treatment plan of care and adjusts treatment goals and intervention
Will use objective data to assess patient's frequency and duration of care to optimize therapy benefit, considering clinical and financial factors.
Prepares and plans for discharge during the course of treatment and initiates discharge when indicated
Assesses need for assistive technology appropriate for patient & family.

Benefits

Sick Time
403(b) retirement plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
Discount Program –fitness, gyms and health; travel; apparel; cell phone; pets; cars; electronics; flowers; home items and appliances; tickets-movies, theatres, concerts and theme parks
Life Assistance Program: legal, financial and behavioral counseling; Identity Theft
Wellness Programs
Meditation & Mindfulness-virtual
Credit Union
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
Student Loan Refinancing Program – free consultation
Professional Development/CEU’s
Emergency Fund Program
Lactation & Comfort Rooms
Referral Bonus
Team Member Recognition Events
CPR, employer paid
Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate