Physical Therapist - Costello Center
UPMC
**Join Our Team at UPMC’s Costello Center!**
UPMC is excited to announce an opening for a **Full-Time Physical Therapist** to join our dedicated team at the Costello Center. This role offers the opportunity to work daylight hours, Monday through Friday, providing a great work-life balance.
**About the Role:**
As a Staff Physical Therapist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care by:
+ Reviewing patient charts and performing initial assessments.
+ Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans.
+ Administering a variety of physical therapy treatments and modalities.
+ Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed.
+ Documenting all treatments and patient interactions, including discharge planning and patient education.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Communicate patient status to referring physicians and other healthcare team members.
+ Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, residents, and fellows.
+ Maintain professional licensure through ongoing education and professional development.
+ Perform assessments, reassessments, and treatments for patients of all ages.
+ Supervise physical therapist assistants and collaborate on patient care plans.
+ Rotate through different treatment areas to meet organizational needs.
+ Actively participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs.
+ Maintain thorough documentation of all services rendered.
+ Provide home care instructions to patients and their families.
+ Schedule patients to ensure productivity and quality care.
**Why UPMC?**
+ **Professional Growth:** Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
+ **Collaborative Environment:** Work alongside a supportive and skilled healthcare team.
+ **Impactful Work:** Make a real difference in the lives of patients by helping them achieve their therapeutic goals.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate physical therapist looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!
Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
An active license in the practicing state is required.
CPR is 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)
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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