Job Description: 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:\n\nCommunicates patient’s status to the healthcare team.\nMay serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students and residents.\nMaintains professional license through continuing education.\nPerforms physical therapy assessments and treatments.\nSupervises physical therapist assistants.\nDevelops and adjusts patient care plans.\nRotates through treatment areas as needed.\nAttends staff meetings and in-service education programs.\nMaintains detailed documentation of physical therapy services.\nProvides home instructions to patients and families.\n\nGraduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).\nMust possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.\n\n 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. \n\nBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)\nPhysical Therapist (PT)\n\n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran