Day Shift Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health Impact

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Home Health is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to support Penn Hills and the surrounding areas. The role provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, with duties focused on delivering high-quality physical therapy in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, educating patients and families, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAPTE-accredited PTA program or equivalent
• Successful completion of the national Physical Therapist Assistant exam
• Licensed or otherwise regulated as a PTA in the state of practice

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

Skills

PTA experience

Reliable transportation

Computer proficiency

Education

CAPTE-accredited PTA program

National PTA exam

Job description

UPMC Home Health is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to support Penn Hills and the surrounding areas. The role provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, with duties focused on delivering high-quality physical therapy in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, educating patients and families, and maintaining thorough documentation.