Physical Therapist

Full-Time | 0.9 FTE | Exempt

Join a collaborative, patient-centered team in a role that offers a consistent weekday schedule and excellent work–life balance:

Work Schedule

• Monday–Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The Staff Physical Therapist plays a vital role in helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life. This position is responsible for performing comprehensive evaluations, creating individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based therapy interventions, and guiding patients through recovery—from initial assessment through discharge and education.

You’ll work with a diverse patient population across the lifespan while collaborating closely with physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, and physical therapist assistants to deliver exceptional outcomes.

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments and develop customized plans of care aligned with physician referrals and patient goals
• Provide hands-on treatment and therapeutic modalities to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on response and changes in condition
• Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants, ensuring continuity and quality of care
• Communicate patient status and progress with referring physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Participate in clinical education by serving as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, residents, and fellows as applicable
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries in accordance with departmental standards
• Complete charge capture and statistical data accurately to reflect services provided
• Deliver verbal and written home exercise programs and patient/family education
• Rotate through treatment areas as needed to support organizational and patient care needs
• Actively participate in staff meetings, in-services, and professional development opportunities
• Maintain an active professional license and meet all continuing education requirements

• Predictable weekday hours with early Friday afternoons
• Opportunities to engage in teaching and mentorship
• A supportive environment focused on professional growth and high-quality patient outcomes
• The chance to make a meaningful difference across a broad patient population

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

• Strong knowledge of human growth and development across the lifespan
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret medical records
• Excellent planning, organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills
• Ability to think logically and apply strategic reasoning to varied clinical situations
• Proven stress tolerance and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify referral growth opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, coworkers, leadership, and corporate management
• Commitment to quality customer service and patient-centered care
• Participation in healthcare professional organizations is preferred
• May work in areas where medications are stored; no direct contact with medications permitted

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the practicing state
• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per AHA standards (didactic and skills component required within 30 days of hire)
• Pennsylvania Clearances (with required renewals):
  • Act 33 (Child Abuse)
  • Act 34 (Criminal History)
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran