Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health Oakland

Job Description


UPMC Home Health Care is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to support Oakland and the surrounding areas!

This position is daylight Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 PM



The Physical Therapist Assistant provides high-quality physical therapy services to home health patients under the direction of a Licensed Physical Therapist, in compliance with Pennsylvania licensure laws, agency policies, and regulatory requirements.


Responsibilities


- Implement physical therapy treatments and plans of care as established by the Licensed Physical Therapist
- Perform ongoing patient observations and communicate progress, changes, and referral needs
- Educate patients and families using age-appropriate, culturally sensitive teaching methods
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation demonstrating reasonable and necessary care
- Collaborate with the care team, case managers, and community resources to support patient outcomes
- Adhere to infection control, safety, quality, productivity, and clinical competency standards
- Participate in performance improvement activities, staff meetings, and required education
- Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and Agency mission, values, and ethics
- Promote positive customer relations and patient satisfaction


Additional Expectations


- Maintain required HR documentation, attendance, punctuality, dress code, and ID standards
- Utilize Agency equipment appropriately and safely
- Represent the Agency professionally in clinical, community, and team settings








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Must meet one of the following:


- Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, or an equivalent foreign or U.S. military program approved by the APTA
- Successful completion of the national Physical Therapist Assistant exam


Grandfathered Eligibility (if applicable):


- Licensed or otherwise regulated as a PTA in the state of practice
- Graduate of an APTA-approved 2‑year PTA program prior to applicable federal deadlines
- Licensed or qualified as a PTA prior to December 31, 1977, with a passing proficiency exam


Experience & Requirements


- Minimum of 2 years PTA experience (2,000 verified patient-care hours or employment as a PTA for at least 3 of the last 5 years)
- Basic computer proficiency in a Windows-based environment (preferred)
- Reliable transportation within the service area, valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, and auto insurance




Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:


- Automotive Insurance
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Driver's License
- Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
- Act 33
- Act 34
- OAPSA




UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran







Skills:

Auto Insurance, Basic Life Support (BLS), Business Performance Management, CPR Certification, Case Management, Clinical Competency, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Community Support, Computer Skills, Customer Relations, Documentation, Driver's License, Home Care, Infection Control, Licensing Compliance, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Education, Patient Rights, Physical Therapy, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Training/Teaching, United States Military



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