What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant Home Health New Castle position at UPMC?
UPMC Home Health Care is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to support New Castle 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
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000