What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at UPMC?
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:
- Communicates patient’s status to the healthcare team.
- May serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students and residents.
- Maintains professional license through continuing education.
- Performs physical therapy assessments and treatments.
- Supervises physical therapist assistants.
- Develops and adjusts patient care plans.
- Rotates through treatment areas as needed.
- Attends staff meetings and in-service education programs.
- Maintains detailed documentation of physical therapy services.
- Provides home instructions to patients and families.