Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient - Costello Center

Join Our Team at UPMC Rehabilitation Institute - Costello Center!

Position: Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: 1705 Warren Avenue

Schedule: Days/Early Evenings, Monday through Friday

Are you a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant looking to make a difference in an outpatient facility? UPMC Rehabilitation Institute - Costello Center is seeking a passionate and skilled PTA to join our dynamic team. If you have previous experience in an outpatient setting, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Exceptional Care: Deliver physical therapy treatments in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist. Recommend changes based on patient condition and response to treatment.
• Maintain Order: Keep work areas neat and orderly, and direct therapy volunteers.
• Clerical Duties: Perform necessary clerical responsibilities as required by the facility.
• Patient Transport: Safely and professionally transport patients using prescribed transport vehicles.

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative Environment: Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, development programs, departmental committees, and in-service education.
• Supervision & Support: Utilize and provide appropriate supervision to clinical support staff in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Accurate Documentation: Complete necessary charge/statistical information to accurately reflect services rendered to patients.
• Comprehensive Care: Provide skillful therapeutic interventions for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the scope of practice.
• Feedback & Improvement: Actively provide objective feedback to supervisors regarding department performance and emergency situations.
• Productivity: Maintain a level of productivity that meets or exceeds the facility's standards.
• Clinical Excellence: Implement treatment programs that reflect current scientific and clinical knowledge to achieve established outcomes/goals.

Qualifications:

• Previous PTA experience in an outpatient facility is preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to implement treatment programs effectively.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Join us in providing top-notch care and making a positive impact on our patients' lives. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team!

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association with an associates degree as a physical therapist assistant.

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