Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical Therapist Assistant

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!

About the Role

As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will 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

• Actively participates in staff meetings, development programs, and committees.
• Completes charge/statistical information accurately reflecting services rendered.
• Provides therapeutic interventions based on physical therapist-developed treatment programs for all age groups.
• Assists physical therapists in patient surveys within the scope of practice.
• Maintains comprehensive written/electronic documentation of clinical services.
• Rotates through treatment areas/facilities as needed.
• Provides objective feedback to supervisors on department performance and emergencies.
• Schedules to meet or exceed facility productivity standards.

Implements treatment programs per physical therapist plans, adjusting as needed based on patient response and medical status.

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association with an associates degree as a physical therapist assistant.

Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service

Experience in outpatient or acute care, preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

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 Assistant OR Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
• Act 34

OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran