Physical Therapist Assistant | Casual

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join UPMC’s Outpatient Therapy Team! Take advantage of this flexible opportunity to support multiple outpatient locations across UPMC, including UPMC Muncy. This is a Monday–Friday, casual/as-needed position. In this role, you will provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, while supporting patient care, departmental operations, and a positive clinical environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with an Associate degree
Strong commitment to providing high-quality customer service
Knowledge of normal human growth and development across the lifespan
Ability to read, understand, and interpret medical records and clinical documentation
Strong skills in: Planning and organization, Problem solving and critical thinking, Follow-through and accountability, Stress management and adaptability
Ability to apply logical and strategic thinking in a variety of clinical situations
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams, colleagues, and leadership
Demonstrated professionalism and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization
Awareness of opportunities to support program growth and patient access
Completion of all required system, department, and facility orientations and competencies
May work in areas where medications are stored; no direct handling of medications is required
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license (or eligibility with indirect supervision as applicable)
CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA-compliant, including hands-on skills component) within 30 days of hire
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal)
Act 34 Criminal Background Check (with renewal)
Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal)

Nice To Haves

Participation in professional organizations is preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver physical therapy treatments according to established plans of care
Monitor patient response and communicate needed adjustments to the supervising Physical Therapist
Assist Physical Therapists with patient assessments across all age groups (pediatric–geriatric)
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services provided
Ensure documentation meets organizational, regulatory, and co-signature requirements
Support safe patient transport as needed
Maintain a clean, organized treatment environment
Assist with clerical duties and direct therapy volunteers
Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and department initiatives
Rotate across treatment areas or locations as needed to support operations
Meet or exceed productivity and documentation standards
Provide and seek feedback to support continuous improvement and team performance
Deliver skilled, evidence-based therapeutic interventions within PTA scope of practice
Adapt treatments based on patient response and medical status changes
Recognize when care plan adjustments are needed and notify the Physical Therapist promptly
Provide care that reflects current clinical best practices and supports optimal patient outcomes.