Physical Therapy Assistant
Conduct patient care as directed by Physical Therapist and participate in efficient, cost-effective planning and operation of the Physical Therapy Department.
Responsibilities:
- Delivers treatment based on initial assessment by a physical therapist.
- Provides feedback to the supervising physical therapist based on patient's progress.
- Interacts with other disciplines when necessary to meet patient's needs.
- Participates in the discharge process with patient, family and other disciplines as necessary.
- Provides education to promote knowledge and skills needed to meet patient's needs.
- Informs patients and family of charges related to the patient's program.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting or equivalent experience.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Two (2) years experience in Physical Therapy Assisting preferred, but new graduates are accepted. BLS provider or obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Physical Therapist Assistant
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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- Typical pay
- $62,400–$62,400
For context, most physical therapist assistants earn between $62,400–$62,400 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.