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

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

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• Completes charge/statistical information accurately reflecting services rendered.
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• Provides therapeutic interventions based on physical therapist-developed treatment programs for all age groups.
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• Assists physical therapists in patient surveys within the scope of practice.
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• Maintains comprehensive written/electronic documentation of clinical services.
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• Rotates through treatment areas/facilities as needed.
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• Provides objective feedback to supervisors on department performance and emergencies.
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• Schedules to meet or exceed facility productivity standards.
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• Implements treatment programs per physical therapist plans, adjusting as needed based on patient response and medical status.
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• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association with an associates degree as a physical therapist assistant.
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• Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service
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• Experience in outpatient or acute care, preferred
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  \n CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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• Physical Therapist Assistant OR Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
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• Act 34
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• OAPSA
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran