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
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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.
- 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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