Physical Therapist Home Health

UPMC Home Health Part-time Physical Therapist Bedford

Are you seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to deliver personalized, one-on-one patient care? UPMC Home Healthcare is growing, and we are expanding our Home Health Physical Therapy Team with openings in the Bedford County area. We are hiring skilled and compassionate physical therapists to join our home health interdisciplinary team! You'll work in a home setting with a diverse patient population throughout these surrounding communities. Working outside of a medical facility, you'll have an opportunity to get to know patients as you guide their care in the comfort of their homes. Monday-Friday daylight shifts with rotations for on-call weekends. 

Why Choose UPMC Home Healthcare

Join a nationally recognized leader in healthcare innovation and excellence. As part of UPMC – a world-class academic medical center and integrated health system – you’ll be empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career.

·       Deliver compassionate, one-on-one care in the comfort of patients’ homes, fostering deeper connections and personalized treatment.

·       Be part of a mission-driven team backed by UPMC’s renowned hospitals, research, and health plan – offering a unique continuum of care.

·       Sign-on bonus available for both new graduates and experienced professionals.

·       Advance your career through ongoing professional development opportunities.

·       Comprehensive benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being – including tuition reimbursement and retirement savings plans.

·       Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate to support your travel needs.

Final title and pay will be determined by education, experience, and certifications.

Responsibilities:
 

• Standard ResponsibilitiesPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.Performs other duties as assigned.*Indicates a non-essential job responsibility.
• Attends compliance training and adheres to the organization standards of conduct, policies and procedures.
• Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal satisfaction.
• Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide.
• Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Healthcare towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization.
• Continually develops professional skills by assuming responsibility for on-going continuing education.
• Participates in on-call coverage rotation for the agency.
• Assigns and supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant according to the guidelines of the State Board of Physical Therapy.
• Advises and consults with the family, inter-intradisciplinary team members, physicians and other professionals, as appropriate, to ensure optimal patient care.
• Data syncs (transmits) information same day.
• Maintains and completes all documentation promptly and accurately including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and Verbal Orders on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency and regulatory standards.
• Establishes the plan of care in collaboration with the physician, patient and UM professional in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs and follows the admission process.
• Evaluates, plans and treats patients in an effective physical therapy program utilizing diagnostic, muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability testing within the standards of Physical Therapy Practice. Makes recommendations and orders necessary DME when indicated.