Evaluate patients, develop plan of care and provide treatment within the guidelines of physician referrals, participate in efficient, cost-effective planning and operation of the Physical Therapy Department.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses patients' functional status as it relates to reason for referral.
- Plans and delivers treatment based on findings of initial assessment.
- Provides patient education to promote knowledge and skills needed to meet patients' healthcare needs.
- Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants, Aides, Volunteers and Students.
- Complies with all documentation guidelines per professional requirements, Joint Commission of Accreditation for Hospital Organizations' standards and Medicare standards.
- Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy, or equivalent.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Two (2) years experience in Physical Therapy practice preferred, but new graduates are acceptable.
- Ohio State license required.
- Employee may also be required to obtain a West Virginia/Pennsylvania license.
- BLS provider or obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Physical Therapist (PT)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
