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UPMC Physical Therapist (PT) in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
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:
### Patient Care
Communicate patient status to referring physicians and healthcare team members.
Assess, treat, and supervise patients (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) referred by physicians.
Modify treatment plans based on patient response and status changes.
### Professional Development
Maintain professional license through continuing education.
Participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs.
### Documentation and Administration
Document assessments, follow-up visits, and discharge summaries.
Co-sign physical therapist assistant documentation.
Complete charge and statistical information accurately.
### Patient Communication
Provide verbal and written home instructions to patients and families.
Schedule patients efficiently while ensuring quality care.
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Communicate patient status to referring physicians and healthcare team members.
Assess, treat, and supervise patients (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) referred by physicians.
Modify treatment plans based on patient response and status changes.
Maintain professional license through continuing education.
Participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs
Document assessments, follow-up visits, and discharge summaries.
Co-sign physical therapist assistant documentation.
Complete charge and statistical information accurately.
Provide verbal and written home instructions to patients and families.
Schedule patients efficiently 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.
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)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran