Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

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UPMC
15 days ago
United StatesFull TimePhysical TherapyinNot on LinkedIn
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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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3.7

Burnout Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

15d ago