Physical Therapist (PT)

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Physical Therapist

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Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM 
No weekends • No holidays • No on-call

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Are you passionate about helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life? Join our rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist and make a meaningful impact through patient-centered care. We welcome new graduates and are willing to train the right candidate for our team!

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Why Join Our Team?

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• Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
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• Competitive pay based on years of applicable experience
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• Comprehensive retirement benefits, including a retirement savings plan and employer-sponsored pension
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• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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• Continuing education opportunities throughout the year, including a paid MedBridge membership
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• Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually, plus 7 paid holidays
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• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs that can earn additional PTO
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• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for employees and eligible dependents
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• Specialty programs and career development opportunities
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About the Role

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As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based therapy interventions, monitor progress, and educate patients and families to help achieve optimal outcomes. You will work with a diverse patient population, helping individuals improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and overall quality of life.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments
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• Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on patient progress
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• Document patient care, treatment outcomes, and discharge planning
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• Communicate patient status with physicians and the healthcare team
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• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants
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• Provide home exercise programs and patient/family education
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• Rotate through treatment areas as needed
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• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and professional development
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• May serve as a clinical instructor for PT students and residents
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• Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
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• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
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• Outpatient ortho and/or neuro experience, preferred
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  \n 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. 
  
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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• Physical Therapist (PT)
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• Act 33 with renewal
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• Act 34 with renewal
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• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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