Physical Therapist Assistant

$44,221 - $62,982/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Zelienople, PA

Full-time

Zelienople, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides essential support in delivering physical therapy treatments as per the established care plans by physical therapists. This role involves recommending adjustments to treatment plans based on patient responses, maintaining a clean work environment, and overseeing therapy volunteers. The assistant also performs clerical duties and ensures safe transportation of patients.

Responsibilities

• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees, and in-service education programs.
• Utilizes and provides appropriate supervision to clinical support staff in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Completes necessary charge/statistical information to accurately reflect services documented and rendered to patients.
• Provides appropriate, comprehensive, and skillful therapeutic interventions based on treatment programs developed by a physical therapist for various patient demographics.
• Assists physical therapists in the survey of patients within the scope of practice permitted by the Physical Therapy Practice Act.
• Maintains written/electronic documentation that meets or exceeds facility standards for all clinical services rendered.
• Rotates through selected treatment areas and/or facilities to facilitate organizational needs.
• Requests and provides objective feedback to supervisors regarding department performance and emergency situations.
• Schedules to achieve and maintain a level of productivity that meets or exceeds facility standards.
• Implements treatment programs within the plan of care outlined by the physical therapist, adjusting as necessary based on patient response.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association with an associate's degree as a physical therapist assistant.
• Knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service.