Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

UPMC

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimePhysical Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in United States. Provides physical therapy treatment in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist. Recommends changes in treatment plan to the supervising physical therapist based upon the patient's condition and response to treatment.

Key Responsibilities

as required by the facility.

Transports patients as necessary in a safe, comfortable, courteous, timely and professional manner via prescribed transport vehicles.

Responsibilities: Actively participates in staff meetings, development programs, and committees.

Supervises clinical support staff per the Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UPMC as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient CareDocumentationCustomer ServiceTeam CollaborationTreatment PlanningSupervisionClerical SkillsTransporting PatientsTherapeutic InterventionsCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementStatistical ReportingEmergency Response

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with an associate degree. CPR certification and various clearances are also required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 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, Patient Care, Documentation, Customer Service, Team Collaboration, Treatment Planning, Supervision, Clerical Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist Assistant provides treatment according to the physical therapist's plan of care and recommends changes based on patient response. They also maintain documentation, supervise support staff, and ensure patient transport is safe and professional.

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