Physical Therapist - Inpatient/Outpatient

Now Hiring: Full-Time Physical Therapist

Schedule: Weekdays 8:00 AM 4:30 PM | Rotating Weekend & Holiday Coverage Setting: Outpatient (Weekdays) & Inpatient (Weekends/Holidays)

Are you a passionate Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact across both outpatient and inpatient settings? Join our collaborative team where your skills will help patients regain mobility, reduce discomfort, and improve their quality of life.

Work Schedule Highlights:

• Weekdays: Outpatient coverage, MondayFriday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Weekends: Inpatient coverage on a rotating basis (every 89 weeks)
• Holidays: Rotating inpatient coverage, excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas

What You'll Do:

As a Staff Physical Therapist, you'll:

• Review patient charts and perform initial assessments
• Develop personalized treatment plans and administer therapy
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Provide patient education and discharge planning
• Communicate with physicians and the care team to ensure coordinated care

Additional Responsibilities:

• Serve as a clinical instructor for PT students, residents, or fellows
• Maintain licensure through ongoing professional development
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and collaborate on care plans
• Rotate through treatment areas as needed to support team coverage
• Document all services and maintain accurate patient records
• Provide home exercise instructions and education to patients and families
• Attend staff meetings and participate in in-service training

Why Join Us?

• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Opportunities for mentorship and teaching
• Balanced schedule with predictable hours
• Professional growth and continuing education encouraged

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that values compassionate care and clinical excellence, apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills and ability to provide high-quality patient care.
• Understanding of normal human growth and development across the lifespan.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records and documentation.
• Skilled in:
• Planning and organization
• Delegation and follow-up
• Problem-solving and strategic thinking
• Stress management and self-development
• Navigating organizational behaviors and competencies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and support referral growth opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with healthcare teams, supervisors, and leadership.
• Active participation in professional healthcare organizations is preferred.
• May work in areas where medications are stored; no direct contact with medications is permitted.

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances:

• Active Physical Therapy license in the state of practice is required.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire, following AHA standards (must include both classroom and hands-on components).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Physical Therapist (PT)
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran