What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Lifeline Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapist — Outpatient -- Geriatrics & Cardiopulmonary
Location: Monroeville, PA
About us
Lifeline Physical Therapy is a therapist-owned outpatient practice with eight Pittsburgh-area clinics. We focus on clinical quality, patient relationships, and steady professional growth.
About the role
We’re hiring a Physical Therapist for our Monroeville clinic with a primary focus on geriatrics and cardiopulmonary care and a typical outpatient orthopedic mix. You’ll also help support a secondary prevention & wellness / lifestyle medicine track.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat older adults and cardiopulmonary patients; manage related orthopedic needs (gait, balance, strength, pain, post-op).
- Build individualized, evidence-based plans of care (graded exercise, endurance training, pacing/breathing strategies, manual therapy as appropriate, education).
- Contribute to prevention & wellness programming (falls risk reduction, activity coaching, HEP adherence, community resources).
- Communicate with patients/families and referring providers; document clearly and on time.
- Collaborate with other PTs and clinic staff; participate in case reviews/in-services.
Qualifications
- Required: Pennsylvania PT license (or eligibility).
- Preferred: Interest/experience in geriatrics and/or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation; comfortable in an outpatient setting with an outpatient orthopedic mix.
- Strong communication, reliability, and team mindset. New grads with a geriatric/cardiopulmonary interest are welcome.
Compensation & benefits
- Pay: Competitive, commensurate with experience and skills
- PTO: 3 weeks minimum
- CEU support: Continuing education encouraged. Generous allowance
- Collaborative, well-run clinic with mentorship and regular case collaboration
Nice to have
- Experience with balance & fall prevention, gait training, endurance programming, cardiopulmonary exercise prescription, and patient education.
- Interest in outcomes tracking and simple program/process improvements.
How to apply
If this sounds like you please submit your resume and visit our website to learn more about Lifeline. Please include a brief note about your interests and growth path.