Physical Therapy Assistant

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Tuition Assistance

Aflac Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible schedule

Smartphone service

Employee discounts

Job summary

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our clinical team in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on helping patients achieve mobility goals through evidence-based, cost-conscious therapies and personalized care.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, guiding patients through treatment, documenting progress, and collaborating with other health professionals. A PA license and PTA credentials are required to practice here.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in PTA.
• PA PTA license and certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills

PTA experience

Clinical expertise

Interpersonal skills

Treatment knowledge

Communication skills

PA PTA license

Education

Associates PTA degree

PA PTA license

Job description

Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is looking for Full-time Physical Therapy Assistant

Benefits:

• Generous PTO and payout options
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available the month after hire
• Tuition Assistance available
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexibility with schedule
• FREE SMARTPHONE AND CELLULAR SERVICE
• Employee Discount and Referral Programs

Responsibilities

• Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs
• Offer cost-effective treatments that help improve clients’ motion and mobility
• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery
• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques
• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ specific needs
• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions
• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally
• Promote clients’ healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Consult and practice with other health professionals
• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress
• Document patient care services

Skills

• Proven work experience as a physical therapy assistant
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid PTA license in PA

Qualifications

• Associates degree in PTA
• License and Certification in Pennsylvania for PTA