Physical Therapist Assistant

Pivot Physical Therapy • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • $20 - $34

About The Position

A Physical Therapist Assistant provides safe and effective therapy services to people impaired by physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disability, or the aging process. The role works under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist in all practice settings. At Athletico, the position is focused on delivering exceptional, life-changing patient care as part of the mission of improving lives.

Under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager and supervising physical therapist, the assistant progresses patients’ established plans of care, communicates with physicians and the supervising therapist, documents treatment and related clinical information, and supports rehabilitation aides and administrative staff. The role also includes community outreach, referral-source relationship development, and ongoing professional development.

The posting describes a full-time position with a stated hourly wage range of $20.00 to $33.75. It also describes benefits for part-time positions, with options varying according to standard hours worked.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current CPR certification and AED training.
• Strong communication skills.
• Energetic and a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 2 years of outpatient experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care and service.
• Progress patients’ plans of care established by the physical therapist.
• Provide periodic written and dictated communications to physicians through progress notes and discharge summaries, after consulting with the supervising physical therapist about the patient’s plan of care.
• Communicate frequently with the supervising physical therapist about treatment plans, follow-up appointments, and potential patient discharge.
• Supervise rehabilitation aides in patient care and support administrative staff as needed.
• Participate in community services, such as staffing health-fair booths, presenting injury-prevention or orthopedic in-services, covering special events, and providing public screenings with appropriate referrals.
• Document all treatment in patient charts and complete written communications in a timely manner, including progress notes, discharge summaries, daily SOAP notes, charge slips, daily total sheets, and insurance or plan-of-care forms as needed.
• Keep patient charts current with scripts and tally sheets, and monitor insurance coverage.
• Develop professional relationships with potential referral sources, including physicians; communicate Athletico’s services, locations, quality of care, and therapy philosophy.
• Attend patient physician appointments and participate in shadow opportunities when possible.
• Provide appropriate and timely written or verbal communication and follow-up when necessary.
• Develop professional skills and interests through continuing education, program involvement, staff in-services, and professional meetings.

Benefits

• Generative AI Documentation Scribe for clinicians, described as new for 2026.
• Yearly continuing education allowance.
• Access to MedBridge and Athletico University.
• Five additional days of PTO dedicated to continuing education.
• Strategic mentorship programs.
• Leadership programs.
• Incentives based on quality of care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week.
• Residency programs, with Athletico reimbursing 100% of curriculum costs.
• Pre-tax commuter transit and parking benefits (listed for part-time positions).
• 401(k) retirement plan with per-pay company match for eligible employees age 21 and older (listed for part-time positions).
• SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources (listed for part-time positions).
• KinderCare discount (listed for part-time positions).
• HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts (listed for part-time positions).
• Home, auto, and pet insurance (listed for part-time positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (listed for part-time positions).
• Employee discount program (listed for part-time positions).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree