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