Physical Therapist- Part Time

About the role

The Physical Therapist (PT) at The Children's Institute assists patients in reaching their maximum functional potential through personalized therapy services. Services are provided for infants through young adults, focusing on treating physical injuries, orthopedic conditions, and medical complexities.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients' functional abilities and disabilities using objective tests and standardized assessment tools.
• Identifies measurable functional goals and collaborates with patients and families to develop a treatment plan.
• Administers necessary procedures to deliver therapy services and adjusts treatment goals and interventions based on objective data.
• Affirms the frequency and duration of therapy sessions to optimize benefits and consider clinical and financial factors.
• Plans for discharge during treatment and initiates discharge when appropriate.

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, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to move children and equipment weighing 10-50 pounds.
• Ability to transition between sitting, standing, kneeling, and squatting positions.
• Ability to squat, kneel, walk up and down stairs, and carry equipment.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Required clearances: Act 33/34, FBI clearance.

Benefits

• Sick Time
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match after one year
• Discount program for various services
• Lifetime assistance program for legal, financial, and behavioral counseling
• Wellness programs including meditation and mindfulness
• Credit union access
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Emergency fund program
• Lactation and comfort rooms
• Referral bonus
• Team member recognition events
• CPR training provided by the employer

Benefits Summary

We offer a range of benefits to support our team members, including modified part-time eligibility for:

• Sick Time
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Discount program for various services
• Lifetime assistance program for legal, financial, and behavioral counseling
• Wellness programs including meditation and mindfulness
• Credit union access
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Emergency fund program
• Lactation and comfort rooms
• Referral bonus
• Team member recognition events
• CPR training provided by the employer

Are you looking for a position where you can make a lasting impact?

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to serving a diverse population of children and families. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for a career at our amazing place.