Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health Cheswick

UPMC•Cheswick, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Home Health Care is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to support Cheswick and the surrounding areas! This position is daylight Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 PM. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides high-quality physical therapy services to home health patients under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist, in compliance with Pennsylvania licensure laws, agency policies, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, or an equivalent foreign or U.S. military program approved by the APTA
Successful completion of the national Physical Therapist Assistant exam
Licensed or otherwise regulated as a PTA in the state of practice
Graduate of an APTA-approved 2‑year PTA program prior to applicable federal deadlines
Licensed or qualified as a PTA prior to December 31, 1977, with a passing proficiency exam
Minimum of 2 years PTA experience (2,000 verified patient-care hours or employment as a PTA for at least 3 of the last 5 years)
Reliable transportation within the service area, valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, and auto insurance
Automotive Insurance
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Driver's License
Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
Act 33
Act 34
OAPSA

Nice To Haves

Basic computer proficiency in a Windows-based environment

Responsibilities

Implement physical therapy treatments and plans of care as established by the Licensed Physical Therapist
Perform ongoing patient observations and communicate progress, changes, and referral needs
Educate patients and families using age-appropriate, culturally sensitive teaching methods
Maintain accurate, timely documentation demonstrating reasonable and necessary care
Collaborate with the care team, case managers, and community resources to support patient outcomes
Adhere to infection control, safety, quality, productivity, and clinical competency standards
Participate in performance improvement activities, staff meetings, and required education
Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and Agency mission, values, and ethics
Promote positive customer relations and patient satisfaction
Maintain required HR documentation, attendance, punctuality, dress code, and ID standards
Utilize Agency equipment appropriately and safely
Represent the Agency professionally in clinical, community, and team settings