_**Join Our Fun Physical Therapy Team! Ready for an exciting opportunity in the world of physical therapy? As a physical therapy assistant in our bustling rehab services department, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient recovery, work alongside our dedicated therapists, and thrive in a friendly, team-oriented environment! If you’re passionate about helping others and eager to make a difference, apply today!**_ **Responsibilities:** + Participates in Treatment Planning and collaborates with PT in making referrals to other disciplines or agencies. + Selects therapy activities which are within the guidelines of PT standards of practice, and are patient specific. + Provides direct care to patients with ongoing interpretation of patient responses. + Informs PT of changes in patient response and activity that may affect the established plan of care. + Daily documentation includes skilled need and includes, but is not limited to, present level of function, current needs, patient/family goals, patient/family education and treatment plans. + Keeps PT and the treatment team informed of progress and needed revisions to plan and documents. + Recognizes, reports to PT any situation that warrants discontinuation of treatment. + Keeps informed of the latest technological developments and maintains professional competence and licensure requirements through various continuing education programs, in-services, seminars, and by reading relevant materials + Participates in chart audits. + Assists and orients new personnel to the department and organization. Schedule: Day shift; various start times including 7:30AM, 8AM, 9:30AM, and 10AM, but can vary depending on caseload needs. Rotating days, weekends and holidays. + High school diploma or GED equivalent required. + Associate Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program required. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Physical Therapist Assistant License + Act 33, 34, 73 Internal Posting Dates: 8/8/24-8/15/24 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**