UPMC Home Health Care is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant to support Cheswick 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
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Implement physical therapy treatments and plans of care as established by the Licensed Physical Therapist
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Perform ongoing patient observations and communicate progress, changes, and referral needs
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Educate patients and families using age-appropriate, culturally sensitive teaching methods
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Maintain accurate, timely documentation demonstrating reasonable and necessary care
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Collaborate with the care team, case managers, and community resources to support patient outcomes
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Adhere to infection control, safety, quality, productivity, and clinical competency standards
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Participate in performance improvement activities, staff meetings, and required education
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Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and Agency mission, values, and ethics
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Promote positive customer relations and patient satisfaction
Additional Expectations
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Maintain required HR documentation, attendance, punctuality, dress code, and ID standards
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Utilize Agency equipment appropriately and safely
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Represent the Agency professionally in clinical, community, and team settings
