Physical Therapist | Williamsport | Casual

Casual Physical Therapist | UPMC Williamsport

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Looking for a flexible Physical Therapist opportunity that allows you to stay connected to patient care without committing to a full-time schedule? Join UPMC Williamsport as a Casual Physical Therapist and make a meaningful impact while enjoying a schedule designed for flexibility.

Schedule Highlights

• One weekend per month, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• No required holiday rotation
• Holiday coverage is voluntary
• Additional hours may be available based on department needs and your availability
• rehabilitation team

About the Role

As a Staff Physical Therapist, you’ll evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions, and help patients work toward greater mobility, strength, independence, and overall function.

You’ll work closely with patients, families, physicians, Physical Therapist Assistants, and other members of the care team to provide high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation services.

What You’ll Do

• Perform physical therapy evaluations, reassessments, and treatments for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on physician referrals, patient needs, clinical assessments, and therapeutic goals.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed to support the best possible outcomes.
• Collaborate with and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, adjusting patient programs as conditions and needs change.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including initial evaluations, treatment visits, progress updates, and discharge summaries.
• Provide patients and families with education, home exercise programs, and other instructions to support continued progress.
• Communicate patient status and treatment recommendations with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Support discharge planning and help patients prepare for the next phase of their recovery.
• Manage scheduling and workload to support department productivity while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Complete required charge and statistical documentation.
• Participate in staff meetings, educational programs, continuing education, and professional development.
• Rotate through treatment areas as needed to support patient and department needs.
• May have the opportunity to serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students, residents, or fellows.

Make an Impact With a Schedule That Works for You

Whether you’re looking to supplement another position, maintain your clinical skills, or simply want more flexibility in your schedule, this casual opportunity offers a great way to continue doing meaningful work with patients while being part of the UPMC Williamsport rehabilitation team.

• Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of human growth and development across the lifespan.
• Ability to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical records.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, coworkers, supervisors, and other members of the health care team.
• Commitment to professional growth, quality patient care, and excellent customer service.
• Participation in professional health care organizations is preferred.
• May work in areas where medications are stored; however, this position does not have direct contact with medications.

Licensure, Certifications & Clearances

• Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) meeting applicable AHA requirements, including both didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire
• Act 33 Clearance with renewal
• Act 34 Clearance with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran