What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (PT) position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Physical Therapist
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
No weekends • No holidays • No on-call
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!
Why Join Our Team?
- Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive pay based on years of applicable experience
- Comprehensive retirement benefits, including a retirement savings plan and employer-sponsored pension
- Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Continuing education opportunities throughout the year, including a paid MedBridge membership
- Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually, plus 7 paid holidays
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs that can earn additional PTO
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for employees and eligible dependents
- Specialty programs and career development opportunities
About the Role
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments
- Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on patient progress
- Document patient care, treatment outcomes, and discharge planning
- Communicate patient status with physicians and the healthcare team
- Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants
- Provide home exercise programs and patient/family education
- Rotate through treatment areas as needed
- Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and professional development
- May serve as a clinical instructor for PT students and residents
- Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
- Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
- Outpatient experience through work experience or clinical experience, preferred
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.
- 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
Salary : $6,000