Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

UPMC; Mars (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide treatment per the plan of care established by the physical therapist. You will supervise volunteers, handle clerical tasks, and ensure a neat, orderly work area while supporting department productivity.

The role includes documenting services, participating in staff initiatives, rotating through treatment areas, and coordinating with supervising therapists to adjust care based on patient response.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in staff meetings, development programs, and committees.
• Supervises clinical support staff per the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Completes charge/statistical information accurately reflecting services rendered.
• Provides therapeutic interventions based on physical therapist-developed treatment programs for all age groups.
• Assists physical therapists in patient surveys within the scope of practice.
• Maintains comprehensive written/electronic documentation of clinical services.
• Rotates through treatment areas/facilities as needed.
• Provides objective feedback to supervisors on department performance and emergencies.
• Schedules to meet or exceed facility productivity standards.
• Implements treatment programs per physical therapist plans, adjusting as needed based on patient response and medical status.

Job description

Provides physical therapy treatment in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist. Recommends changes in treatment plan to the supervising physical therapist based upon the patient's condition and response to treatment. Maintains work area in a neat, orderly fashion. Directs therapy volunteers. Performs clerical responsibilities as required by the facility.

• This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $3,500!

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in staff meetings, development programs, and committees.
• Supervises clinical support staff per the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Completes charge/statistical information accurately reflecting services rendered.
• Provides therapeutic interventions based on physical therapist-developed treatment programs for all age groups.
• Assists physical therapists in patient surveys within the scope of practice.
• Maintains comprehensive written/electronic documentation of clinical services.
• Rotates through treatment areas/facilities as needed.
• Provides objective feedback to supervisors on department performance and emergencies.
• Schedules to meet or exceed facility productivity standards.
• Implements treatment programs per physical therapist plans, adjusting as needed based on patient response and medical status.