Physical Therapist

Careers at Our Amazing Place. At The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, we've built our legacy on being amazing. After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we're forever proud of our team members who don't just make a career here - they make a difference. Job Title: Physical Therapist Location: Squirrel Hill, Norwin, and Bridgeville Schedule: Full-time, part-time, and fee-for-service schedules available. About the Team At The Children's Institute, 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. About the Position The Physical Therapist (PT) 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: 1. Evaluates patients functional abilities and disabilities and identifies impairments through objective tests and measures or standardized assessment tools 2. Identifies measurable functional goals and develops a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient/family 3. Implements treatment plan of care and adjusts treatment goals and intervention 4. Will use objective data to assess patient's frequency and duration of care to optimize therapy benefit, considering clinical and financial factors. 5. Prepares and plans for discharge during the course of treatment and initiates discharge when indicated 6. Assesses need for assistive technology appropriate for patient & family. Qualifications: 1. BS, MS, certificate, MPT, or DPT from an accredited Physical Therapy Program. 2. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. 3. Must be registered with NBCOT; Successful completion of a pediatric affiliation or previous experience with a pediatric population is preferred. 4. Minimum of one year of pediatric experience preferred. 5. Experience with outpatient coding and billing preferred. 6. Credentialing with in-state insurance providers preferred 7. Act 33/34 Clearances 8. FBI Clearance 9. Current and valid certification in CPR and First Aid is required (will provide training). Amazing Benefits We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Fee for Service and Modified Part Time team members are eligible for the following benefits: 1. Sick Time 2. 403(b) retirement plan - pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year 3. Discount Program -fitness, gyms and health; travel; apparel; cell phone; pets; cars; electronics; flowers; home items and appliances; tickets-movies, theatres, concerts and theme parks 4. Life Assistance Program: legal, financial and behavioral counseling; Identity Theft 5. Wellness Programs 6. Meditation & Mindfulness-virtual 7. Credit Union 8. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - CI qualifies as non-profit 9. Student Loan Refinancing Program - free consultation 10. Professional Development/CEU's 11. Emergency Fund Program 12. Lactation & Comfort Rooms 13. Referral Bonus 14. Team Member Recognition Events 15. CPR, employer paid 16. Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families? Are you ready to brighten the future of Amazing Children? We want to hear from you! 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! The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.