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UPMC Home Health Physical Therapist AssistantUPMC Home Health is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to support Penn Hills and the surrounding areas! This position is daylight Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 PM. The Physical Therapist Assistant provides high-quality physical therapy services to home health patients under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist, in compliance with Pennsylvania licensure laws, agency policies, and regulatory requirements.ResponsibilitiesImplement physical therapy treatments and plans of care as established by the Licensed Physical TherapistPerform ongoing patient observations and communicate progress, changes, and referral needsEducate patients and families using age-appropriate, culturally sensitive teaching methodsMaintain accurate, timely documentation demonstrating reasonable and necessary careCollaborate with the care team, case managers, and community resources to support patient outcomesAdhere to infection control, safety, quality, productivity, and clinical competency standardsParticipate in performance improvement activities, staff meetings, and required educationUphold patient rights, confidentiality, and Agency mission, values, and ethicsPromote positive customer relations and patient satisfactionAdditional ExpectationsMaintain required HR documentation, attendance, punctuality, dress code, and ID standardsUtilize Agency equipment appropriately and safelyRepresent the Agency professionally in clinical, community, and team settingsQualificationsMust meet one of the following:Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, or an equivalent foreign or U.S. military program approved by the APTASuccessful completion of the national Physical Therapist Assistant examGrandfathered Eligibility (if applicable):Licensed or otherwise regulated as a PTA in the state of practiceGraduate of an APTA-approved 2-year PTA program prior to applicable federal deadlinesLicensed or qualified as a PTA prior to December 31, 1977, with a passing proficiency examExperience & RequirementsMinimum of 2 years PTA experience (2,000 verified patient-care hours or employment as a PTA for at least 3 of the last 5 years)Basic computer proficiency in a Windows-based environment (preferred)Reliable transportation within the service area, valid Pennsylvania driver's license, and auto insuranceLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Automotive InsuranceBasic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Driver's LicensePhysical Therapist Assistant Indirect SupervisionAct 33Act 34OAPSAUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
pittsburgh, PA, 15201, US
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