Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health Penn Hills

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!

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.

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

Additional Expectations

• 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
• Must meet one of the following:
  • 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

Grandfathered Eligibility (if applicable):

• 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

Experience & Requirements

• 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)
• Basic computer proficiency in a Windows-based environment (preferred)
• Reliable transportation within the service area, valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, and auto insurance

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Automotive Insurance
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License
• Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
• Act 33
• Act 34
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran