UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Hermitage, PA 16148 • Posted 4 days ago
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UPMC Home Health Care is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for the Mercer and Crawford Counties. The role involves providing Physical Therapy services to patients/clients in accordance with state licensing laws, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include engaging in public health activities, demonstrating support for the Agency's mission, performing patient observations, assisting in identifying physical therapy needs, implementing the physical therapy plan, maintaining open communication with the Licensed Physical Therapist, and ensuring compliance with Agency requirements and safety standards.
UPMC Home Health Care is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant for the Mercer and Crawford Counties.
This position is daylight Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 PM
Provide Physical Therapy services to Agency patients/clients within the confines of the Pennsylvania state licensing laws. This will be done in a manner consistent with efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance and in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, and code of ethics.
Responsibilities:
Education: Must meet one of the following: A.1) Graduated from a physical therapist assistant curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association; or if educated outside the United States or trained in the United States military, graduated from an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist assistant entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified at 8 CFR 212.15(e); and2) Passed a national examination for physical therapist assistants. On or before December 31, 2009, meets one of the following:1) Is licensed, or otherwise regulated in the State in which practicing.2) In States where licensure or other regulations do not apply, graduated on or before December 31, 2009, from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and, effective January 1, 2010, meets the requirements of paragraph (a) of this definition. Before January 1, 2008, where licensure or other regulation does not apply, graduated from a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. On or before December 31, 1977, was licensed or qualified as a physical therapist assistant and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service. Experience: Two years of appropriate experience as a PTA is required. At least 2000 hours of patient-related acts and services that have been verified by a supervising licensed PT or employment as a PTA for at least three of the last five years immediately preceding the date of employment. Computerization Skills: Competency in computer skills in a Windows-based environment preferred Travel: Access to transportation in the Agency service area with a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and auto
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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