Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation - Full-...

UPMC Williamsport is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to join our team of outstanding healthcare professionals! Why UPMC Williamsport? Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a strong, talented team of PTs and PTAs committed to excellence and staying current with best practices in the field. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy daylight hours, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with an every-fourth weekend rotation and only two holidays per year. Comprehensive Benefits: Our premier benefits package is designed to care for your total well-being "” physically, emotionally, and financially. Plus, we offer endless opportunities for career advancement and educational growth. As a Staff Physical Therapist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient care by reviewing patient charts, performing initial assessments, developing treatment plans, administering physical therapy treatments, and monitoring progress. Your goal will be to increase overall functioning, reduce discomfort, and improve flexibility, range of motion, and strength. Key Responsibilities: Communicate patient status to referring physicians and other healthcare team members. Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, residents, and fellows. Maintain professional licensure through ongoing education and professional development. Perform assessments, reassessments, and treatments, and supervise PTAs in treating patients of all ages. Develop and adjust care plans based on patient responses and status changes. Rotate through selected treatment areas as needed to meet organizational needs. Actively participate in staff meetings and in-service education programs. Maintain thorough documentation of all physical therapy services rendered. Provide home instructions to patients and their families. Schedule patients to maintain productivity while ensuring quality care. Join Us: If you are a dedicated Physical Therapist looking to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of our outstanding Inpatient Rehab team at UPMC Williamsport! Educational/Knowledge Requirements: Graduate of an accredited program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge and skills to provide quality customer service. Understanding of normal human growth and development across the lifespan. Ability to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical records. Skills in planning, organization, follow-up, delegation, problem-solving, self-development, organizational behavior, and stress tolerance. Ability to apply principles of logic and strategic thinking to various problems and handle both abstract and concrete variables. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to identify referral growth opportunities. Demonstrated ability to interact with healthcare team members, coworkers, supervisors, and the Corporate Management Team. Active participation in healthcare industry professional organizations is preferred. May be in rooms where medications are stored during job duties, but no contact with medications is allowed. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Active license in the practicing state is required. CPR certification based on AHA standards, including both didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire. Required Certifications: 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

Created: 2024-11-05