Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

At The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, we provide personalized, family-centered children's physical therapy for infants through young adults. Our physical therapists have specialized expertise and training related to the impact that growth and development have on treating physical injuries, orthopedic conditions, and medical complexities. In short, we know how to help kids get back to being kids.

The Physical Therapist assists the patient in reaching their maximum functional potential through a comprehensive assessment and intervention services for The Children's Institute. Infant, pediatric, adolescent and young adult patients are served. The Physical Therapist participates in interdisciplinary treatment programs, collaborates and consults with others to facilitate the delivery of therapy services; administers procedures necessary to process patient services; participates in training activities for family members and other professionals.

Job responsibilities include:

• Evaluates patients functional abilities and disabilities and identifies impairments through objective tests and measures or standardized assessment tools
• Identifies measurable functional goals and develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/family
• Implements treatment plan of care and adjusts treatment goals and intervention
• Will use objective data to assess patient's frequency and duration of care to optimize therapy benefit, considering clinical and financial factors.
• Prepares and plans for discharge during the course of treatment and initiates discharge when indicated
• Assesses need for assistive technology appropriate for patient & family.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree with a PA license, Master's Degree with PA license or DPT with a PA license.
• One year of experience with a pediatric population.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, organization, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be able to move children and equipment weighing 10-50 pounds.
• Must be able to transition from sitting to standing, kneeling and squatting.
• Must be able to squat and kneel. Must be able to walk up and down stairs, occasionally carrying equipment.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid required.
• Act 33/34 Clearances; FBI Clearance

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!