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Physical Therapist Assistant
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
No weekends • No holidays • No on-call
Are you passionate about helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life? Join our rehabilitation team as a Physical Therapist Assistant and make a meaningful impact through patient-centered care. We welcome new graduates and are willing to train the right candidate for our team!
Why Join Our Team?
- Up to $3,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive pay based on years of applicable experience
- Comprehensive retirement benefits, including a retirement savings plan and employer-sponsored pension
- Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF
- Continuing education opportunities throughout the year, including a paid MedBridge membership
- Up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually, plus 7 paid holidays
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs that can earn additional PTO
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year for employees and eligible dependents
- Specialty programs and career development opportunities
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.
- 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
- Outpatient orthopaedic experience, 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 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center