Physical Therapist - Concussion Specialty

UPMC

3 days ago

United StatesFull TimePhysical Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Physical Therapist - Concussion Specialty in United States. UPMC Community is looking for a new Physical Therapist to join their concussion-focused clinic. This position will collaborate with neuropsychologists, sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and staff members at local schools.

Key Responsibilities

concussion Administer exertion testing as part of UPMC return

play protocols Collaborate with neuropsychologists, sports medicine physicians, athletic trainers, and staff members at local schools EDUCATIONAL/KNOWLEDGE

Requirements

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

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.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join UPMC as a Physical Therapist - Concussion Specialty.

Key Skills

Physical therapyConcussion evaluationVestibular rehabilitationOculomotor assessmentExertional testingBalance trainingPatient assessmentTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationSports medicineNeuropsychology coordinationReturn-to-play protocolsBLSCPR

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physical Therapist - Concussion Specialty position at UPMC includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at UPMC is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Concussion evaluation, Vestibular rehabilitation, Oculomotor assessment, Exertional testing, Balance training, Patient assessment, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The physical therapist will perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with concussion-related impairments. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe return-to-school, work, and sport activities.

Benefits package: No weekends, No holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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