Top 43 Physical therapist aides Jobs in Pittsburgh, Pa

Physical Therapist
LIFE Pittsburgh —McKees Rocks, PA
- $68,000 - $85,000 a year
- Overtime
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Hospital
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
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Physical Therapist Part-Time
Jewish Association on Aging —Pittsburgh, PA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Management
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Behavior Interventionist - SPED
Zen Educate US —Monroeville, PA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
10d
Behavior Technician - School Setting
Zen Educate US —Monroeville, PA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
10d
Teacher's Aide
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Continuing education credits
- Disability insurance
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Therapy Technician-Part-Time
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh —Pittsburgh, PA
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
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Rehabilitation Aide
UPMC —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19.40 - $30.14 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE
Tri-State Orthopaedics —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Outpatient experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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3h
Rehab Aide - Casual
UPMC —Bridgeville, PA
- $18.19 an hour
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Clinic
13d
Therapy Technician-Full-Time
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh —Pittsburgh, PA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuing education credits
- Mileage reimbursement
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Physical Therapy Aide Secretary Mon Valley Hospital
Penn Highlands Healthcare —Monongahela, PA
- Part-time
- Hospital
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- High school diploma or GED
- Free parking
- Disability insurance
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Rehab Aide
NovaCare Rehabilitation —Ambridge, PA
- $12 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- CPR Certification
- Outpatient experience
- High school diploma or GED
14d
Special Education Aide
Pediatric Developmental Services —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- No high school diploma
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Dedicated Student Aide
Pediatric Developmental Services —Pittsburgh, PA
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- No high school diploma
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Tri-State Orthopaedics —Fox Chapel, PA
- Full-time
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Physical Therapy License
- Entry level
- Free parking
- Paid time off
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Concordia of the South Hills —Pittsburgh, PA
- 8 hour shift
- In person
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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6h
Part Time RN Needed (11p-7a) $35+/hour plus Shift Differential
Hempfield Manor —Greensburg, PA
- From $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Behavior Therapist - School Based
Zen Educate US —Monroeville, PA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
10d
Behavior Therapist - School Based
Zen Educate US —Blawnox, PA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
10d
Behavior Technician - School Setting
Zen Educate US —Blawnox, PA
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
10d

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Physical Therapist

LIFE Pittsburgh -
McKees Rocks, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$68,000 - $85,000 a year

Qualifications

Working with geriatric patients
Working with seniors
Driver's License
Team management
Physical Therapy License
Working with families
Geriatrics

Full Job Description

Description:

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Center Administrator

Job Summary: Within an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) setting, responsible for promoting and maintaining the physical mobility and well-being for Participants both in the Center and at home if needed. Conducts assessments, treatments, and provides teaching and counseling to Participants and family members. Will coordinate and mentor restorative aides, center health aides and home care aides to support restorative care plans.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates and reflects a commitment to the mission and core values of LIFE Pittsburgh which is to support the elderly in maintaining their dignity and independence in the community.
Demonstrates the ability to assess pre-enrollment candidates as to the appropriateness of community based living within a PACE program, specifically identifying necessary interventions to address gait, balance, coordination, transfer and functional mobility deficits to promote safe home and community living. Addresses skilled therapy needs (gait training, device utilization, strengthening, endurance, balance training, pain management, and needed participant and caregiving ongoing training / education needs (mobility training, safety training, disease training).
Proactively identifies physiological/psychological changes (ie, strength, mobility, balance, range of motion, and coordination and sensory deficits) in Participants through appropriate on-going assessments, IDT team discussion and collaboration and on-going care planning according to regulatory requirements and as Participants conditions change. Implements interventions and strategies to address and impact these changes for highest functioning possible (family education, team education, therapy treatments, etc).
Demonstrates the ability to monitor and assess current enrollees to ensure highest level of function and independence in community living setting by identifying skilled or restorative therapy needs (Strength training, gait assistive devices and training, DME needs, balance training, pain management, coordination and vestibular training, wound care needs, and caregiver training / education, home and in-center restorative programs) through bi-annual, annual, and as needed evaluations and assessment. Includes Participant and family in development of goals/interventions.
Instructs family caregivers and caregivers from LP and home health agencies for therapeutic continuity. Ensures follow up and monitoring occurs for optimal success and relationship building. This includes training on mobility techniques, disease presentation and progression, home exercise programs, home modifications, safety recommendations and participant progress
Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning, clinical deduction, and problem solving in order to promote participant self-actualization, community living and aging in place. Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each Participant with a focus on restoring function and independence before adapting to presented deficits.
Ensures detailed and thorough documentation, per protocols in place, to include objective assessment information in a clear, concise way. Plan of care and goals are deficit specific and measurable. Progress notes clearly describe assessment findings, treatment progress, and communications with caregivers.
Stays current on new assessment and treatment protocols according to industry standards in order to properly assess and treat the geriatric population with physical and mental disabilities. Utilizes clinical research skills to investigate areas outside typical skill set familiarity and applies them to clinical treatment.
Demonstrates the ability to adjust communication style effectively in order to ensure clear and positive exchange of information that promotes and supports cohesiveness, information sharing, collaboration and consensus. Communicates with caregivers and participants on a regular and ongoing to build rapport and explain functional performance.
Demonstrates the ability to appropriately assess and treat various geriatric functional areas including, but not limited to, gait assessment and retraining, bed mobility, transfer techniques and strategies, mobility devices, wound care and protocols (estim), pain management (TENS, Ultrasound, ice, heat), vestibular and coordination, sensory deficits, balance, fall prevention and assessment, and cognitive limitations. Utilizes their objective assessment findings to clearly present recommendations of needed interventions, treatments and equipment to IDT.
Provides services promptly, exercises tact, patience and courtesy at all times and conducts themselves in a professional manner with Participants, families, co-workers and any external contacts. As a reprehensive of LIFE Pittsburgh, promotes goodwill and confidence in our Participants, staff, vendors, visitors and the general public.
Proactively maintains requirements for the position (e.g., access of a vehicle, valid driver’s license and auto insurance, annual TB, bi-annual physical, etc) and maintains compliance with educational requirements (e.g., Fire Safety, Infection Control, Annual Training, Safe Mobility).

Working Conditions:

Works within the LIFE Pittsburgh Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC), travels to and works in Participant residences, hospitals, nursing home facilities or other settings in which the Participant may need support. Occasional travel for other related functions.
Awareness that working with LIFE Pittsburgh Participants (in the home or the center) involves the potential for exposure to unpleasant sights and smells, exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or other communicable diseases. Universal Precautions must be utilized at all times.

Requirements:

Knowledge /Skills / Abilities

Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the specific needs of the Participant.
Ability to read and interpret a medical chart.
Possesses knowledge of the Human Anatomy and development of the Participant served.
Understands the range of treatment needed by the participant served.
Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.
Ability to accurately report observations.
Must be able to relate well with seniors and their families to deal with sensitive issues and facilitate problem solving.
Must be flexible and able to change easily.
Multi-cultural experience.
Ability to supervise rehab aides and develop restorative programs.

Required Certification/License:

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program; current/valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Physical Therapy License.
Valid Driver’s license and automobile insurance
Must have a vehicle for travel

Education/Experience:

Minimum of (1) year diversified clinical experience with the geriatric population
Experience working with and relating to the geriatric population and their family members.

The position description is intended to describe the essential functions of the position and the general duties and responsibilities associated with the position. It is not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve overtime and; therefore, the description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time. Staff may be asked to perform essential and non-essential functions at any time with or without notice.

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