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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

UPMC Altoona

Physical Therapist Assistant


Are you passionate about helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life? Join our rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist and make a meaningful impact through patient-centered care. We welcome new graduates and are willing to train the right candidate for our team!


About the Role


As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will provide evidence-based therapy interventions, monitor progress, and educate patients and families to help achieve optimal outcomes. You will work with a diverse patient population, helping individuals improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and overall quality of life.


Key Responsibilities

  • Actively participates in staff meetings, development programs, and committees.
  • 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.
Qualifications:
  • Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association with an associates degree as a physical therapist assistant.
  • Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service
  • Experience in outpatient or acute care, preferred
    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
    CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Physical Therapist Assistant OR Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
  • Act 34
  • OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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