Physical Therapist Assistant

UPMC is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist Assistant to support high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services in our patient-centered healthcare system. In collaboration with Physical Therapists, you will implement treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercises, support mobility and functional independence, and monitor patient progress. You’ll document care accurately in the EMR, educate patients and families, and ensure safety and compliance with clinical standards. Join a mission-driven, innovative team with opportunities for growth, education, and meaningful impact on patients and the community. Implement physical therapy treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist Lead patients through therapeutic exercises and functional mobility training Monitor, assess, and document patient progress in the EMR Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safe movement Assist with patient transfers, gait training, and use of assistive devices Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant clinical environment Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care Adhere to professional, ethical, and regulatory standards of practice Therapeutic exercise implementation Gait and balance training Functional mobility and transfer techniques Patient and family education EMR documentation Therapeutic modalities application (e.g., heat, cold, e-stim as permitted) Vital signs monitoring and basic patient assessment Infection control and safety practices Time management and caseload prioritization Interdisciplinary team collaboration Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active state license or certification as a Physical Therapist Assistant Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program BLS/CPR certification Knowledge of EMR systems and clinical documentation standards