Float Physical Therapist (PT)

Float Physical Therapist

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. This is a float role that will work in our North Pod.

No weekends • No holidays • No on-call

Are you passionate about helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life? Join our rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist and make a meaningful impact through patient-centered care. We welcome new graduates and are willing to train the right candidate for our team!

Why Join Our Team?

• Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive pay based on years of applicable experience
• Comprehensive retirement benefits, including a retirement savings plan and employer-sponsored pension
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Continuing education opportunities throughout the year, including a paid MedBridge membership
• Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually, plus 7 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs that can earn additional PTO
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for employees and eligible dependents
• Specialty programs and career development opportunities

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based therapy interventions, monitor progress, and educate patients and families to help achieve optimal outcomes. You will work with a diverse patient population, helping individuals improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments

• Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on patient progress

• Document patient care, treatment outcomes, and discharge planning

• Communicate patient status with physicians and the healthcare team

• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants

• Provide home exercise programs and patient/family education

• Rotate through treatment areas as needed

• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and professional development

• May serve as a clinical instructor for PT students and residents

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

• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.

• Outpatient experience, preferred

  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  Active license in practicing state required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Physical Therapist (PT)

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran