Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health Penn Hills

Job description

UPMC Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

UPMC 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.

Responsibilities

Implement physical therapy treatments and plans of care as established by the Licensed Physical Therapist

Perform ongoing patient observations and communicate progress, changes, and referral needs

Educate patients and families using age-appropriate, culturally sensitive teaching methods

Maintain accurate, timely documentation demonstrating reasonable and necessary care

Collaborate with the care team, case managers, and community resources to support patient outcomes

Adhere to infection control, safety, quality, productivity, and clinical competency standards

Participate in performance improvement activities, staff meetings, and required education

Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and Agency mission, values, and ethics

Promote positive customer relations and patient satisfaction

Additional Expectations

Maintain required HR documentation, attendance, punctuality, dress code, and ID standards

Utilize Agency equipment appropriately and safely

Represent the Agency professionally in clinical, community, and team settings

Qualifications

Must 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 APTA

Successful completion of the national Physical Therapist Assistant exam

Grandfathered Eligibility (if applicable):

Licensed or otherwise regulated as a PTA in the state of practice

Graduate of an APTA-approved 2-year PTA program prior to applicable federal deadlines

Licensed or qualified as a PTA prior to December 31, 1977, with a passing proficiency exam

Experience & Requirements

Minimum 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 insurance

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Automotive Insurance

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Driver's License

Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision

Act 33

Act 34

OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Worksite address

pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US

Who can apply

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