Casual PTA - Daylight Hours, Meaningful Rehab

UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Daylight hours

Supportive rehabilitation team

Diverse patient population

Meaningful work

Professional growth

Job summary

UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Muncy offers a casual Physical Therapist Assistant position. The role provides daylight hours with weekend and holiday coverage as needed, and opportunities to work with a collaborative rehabilitation team to support diverse patient populations.

You will deliver skilled PT services under a licensed PT, documenting care and contributing to patient goals and independence across age groups.

Qualifications

• CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of human growth and development across the lifespan and age-appropriate care.
• Ability to interpret medical records and clinical documentation.
• Strong organization, critical thinking, problem-solving and time management.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized physical therapy treatments according to established plans of care.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Assist in treatment and assessment across pediatric to geriatric patients.
• Utilize evidence-based techniques to maximize outcomes and independence.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation meeting regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, patients, families, and care teams.
• Supervise rehab support staff in line with state regulations.
• Complete charge entry and statistical reporting accurately.
• Assist with patient transport as needed in a safe, professional manner.
• Rotate between treatment areas as operational needs require.
• Meet productivity standards while maintaining patient care quality.
• Participate in staff meetings, CE, and department initiatives.
• Provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Growth & development knowledge

Medical records interpretation

Organization

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

Job description

UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Muncy offers a casual Physical Therapist Assistant position. The role provides daylight hours with weekend and holiday coverage as needed, and opportunities to work with a collaborative rehabilitation team to support diverse patient populations.

You will deliver skilled PT services under a licensed PT, documenting care and contributing to patient goals and independence across age groups.