Physical Therapist Assistant | Casual

Join UPMC's Outpatient Therapy Team!

Take advantage of this flexible opportunity to support multiple outpatient locations across UPMC, including UPMC Muncy. This is a Monday-Friday, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 (pediatric-geriatric)

• 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

Clinical Expectations

• 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.

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program with an Associate degree

• Strong commitment to providing high-quality customer service

• Knowledge of normal human growth and development across the lifespan

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret medical records and clinical documentation

• Strong skills in:

• Planning and organization

• Problem solving and critical thinking

• Follow-through and accountability

• Stress management and adaptability

• Ability to apply logical and strategic thinking in a variety of clinical situations

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams, colleagues, and leadership

• Demonstrated professionalism and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization

• Awareness of opportunities to support program growth and patient access

• Participation in professional organizations is preferred

• Completion of all required system, department, and facility orientations and competencies

Additional Requirement:

• May work in areas where medications are stored; no direct handling of medications is required

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license (or eligibility with indirect supervision as applicable)

• CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA-compliant, including hands-on skills component) within 30 days of hire

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance (with renewal)

• Act 34 Criminal Background Check (with renewal)

• Act 73 FBI Clearance (with renewal)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran