Physical Therapist Assistant | Casual, UPMC

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.