Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

UPMC•Everett, PA

About The Position

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. The employer welcomes new graduates and is willing to train the right candidate.

Requirements

Graduate from a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association, with an associate degree as a physical therapist assistant.
Possess the knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.
CPR required based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision credential.
Act 34 clearance.
OAPSA clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in outpatient or acute care.

Responsibilities

Participate in staff meetings, development programs, and committees.
Complete charge and statistical information accurately to reflect services rendered.
Provide therapeutic interventions based on physical therapist-developed treatment programs for patients of all age groups.
Assist physical therapists with patient surveys within the scope of practice.
Maintain comprehensive written and electronic documentation of clinical services.
Rotate through treatment areas or facilities as needed.
Provide supervisors with objective feedback on department performance and emergencies.
Schedule work to meet or exceed facility productivity standards.
Implement treatment programs according to physical therapist plans, adjusting them as needed based on patient response and medical status.

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