Physical Therapist Assistant Casual

Join UPMCs Outpatient Therapy Team!
Take advantage of this flexible opportunity to support multiple outpatient locations across UPMC, including UPMC Muncy. This is a MondayFriday, casual/as-needed position .

In this role, you will provide physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, while supporting patient care, departmental operations, and a positive clinical environment.

• Deliver physical therapy treatments according to established plans of care
• Monitor patient response and communicate needed adjustments to the supervising Physical Therapist
• Assist Physical Therapists with patient assessments across all age groups (pediatricgeriatric)
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services provided
• Ensure documentation meets organizational, regulatory, and co-signature requirements
• Support safe patient transport as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized treatment environment
• Assist with clerical duties and direct therapy volunteers
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and department initiatives
• Rotate across treatment areas or locations as needed to support operations
• Meet or exceed productivity and documentation standards
• Provide and seek feedback to support continuous improvement and team performance

• Deliver skilled, evidence-based therapeutic interventions within PTA scope of practice
• Adapt treatments based on patient response and medical status changes
• Recognize when care plan adjustments are needed and notify the Physical Therapist promptly
• Provide care that reflects current clinical best practices and supports optimal patient outcomes.