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 :
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Physical Therapist Assistant OR Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect SupervisionAct 33 with RenewalAct 34 with RenewalAct 73 FBI Clearance with RenewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran