Physical Therapist

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 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.

This is a float position; coverage can include all PODs with Pelvic Health staff members (Erie, North Strabane, Delmont, Beaver/New Castle) with most coverage anticipated in the more central regional locations.

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.

+ Highly preferred pelvic health/lymphedema experience clinically and/or coursework (APTA, Herman and Wallace, Klose, etc)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