Sports Medicine Physical Therapist Assistant
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$22.56 - $24.95 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Job Description
Job Description
Sports Medicine Physical Therapist Assistant
Sign-On Bonus: This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $3,500!
Role Type: Full-Time, Regular Employee of the Company (Not a temp or contract assignment)
Shift: Day/Evening Rotation (A combination of daylight shifts, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, and evening shifts, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
Work Arrangement: On-site
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (South Side Area)
New Hire Starting Salary Range: $22.56 – $24.95 per hour (After hire, pay increases can be earned, see below).
About the Opportunity
This is a permanent, full-time career opportunity within a specialized Sports Medicine outpatient rehabilitation facility. If selected, you will be hired directly as a regular employee of the organization we represent. You will be on their payroll and eligible for their full suite of benefits from your start date. This is not a temporary, contract, or "temp-to-hire" role. This position offers a dynamic clinical layout for a sports-minded therapist looking to work with diverse athletic populations, complete with a structured schedule and built-in pathways for career growth.
Purpose
The Sports Medicine Physical Therapist Assistant delivers high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic interventions in strict accordance with the plans of care established by the supervising Physical Therapist. Operating within a fast-paced sports medicine environment, this professional guides patients through corrective exercises, monitors biomechanical responses, and recommends treatment modifications based on real-time clinical progress. This role is essential for driving patient recovery, optimizing functional outcomes, and maintaining high productivity and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Intervention & Treatment: Implement individualized therapeutic programs developed by the Physical Therapist across diverse age groups and athletic backgrounds, modifying exercises dynamically based on patient response and medical status.
- Collaboration & Feedback: Partner closely with the supervising Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive updates on patient progression, recommending adjustments to the overarching plan of care as clinical conditions evolve.
- Clinical Documentation: Maintain meticulous, timely, and compliant electronic medical records of all clinical services, progression tracking, and functional outcomes.
- Administrative & Billing Accuracy: Complete statistical and charge information accurately to reflect the therapeutic services rendered, strictly adhering to facility and regulatory compliance metrics.
- Frontline Supervision: Direct and oversee clinical support staff and therapy volunteers in accordance with the state Physical Therapy Practice Act and facility guidelines.
- Patient Navigation & Logistics: Escort and transport patients safely, comfortably, and professionally via prescribed transport methods as operationally required by the clinic.
- Operational Excellence: Maintain treatment areas in a clean, orderly, and highly safe manner. Schedule patient tracks effectively to meet or exceed established facility productivity standards.
- Professional Engagement: Actively participate in staff meetings, continuous clinical development programs, and multidisciplinary facility committees.
Minimum Essential Requirements
- Formal Education: Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) / American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), holding an Associate Degree as a PTA.
- Experience: A strong background in orthopedics or sports medicine, prior clinical outpatient work, athletic training, or professional personal training experience is required.
- Technical Compliance: Thorough knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, sports medicine protocols, and standard therapeutic modalities. Proven ability to provide exceptional, patient-centered customer service.
- Certification Requirement: CPR certification required based on American Heart Association (AHA) standards—must include both a didactic component and a hands-on skills demonstration component—within 30 days of hire. Must possess or clear all mandatory state background checks.
- Operational Flexibility: Ability to work a alternating schedule of morning and evening shifts and rotate through designated treatment areas as operationally required by the facility.
Performance-Based Earning Potential
This role offers a structured path for financial advancement. Through consistent high performance, specialized sports medicine clinical certifications, and continuous learning over time, employees have the opportunity to earn up to $32.13 per hour.
Premier Benefits
- Exceptional Retirement Package: Retirement plans with employer matching. Combined, the organization contributes up to 8% of your eligible pay toward your future.
- World-Class Healthcare: Access preventive care and specialty services through an exclusive provider network.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to 5.5 weeks of PTO per year, plus 7 paid holidays, with unique options to buy or sell PTO days to fit your lifestyle.
- Tuition Assistance: Benefit from up to $6,000 per academic year in tuition reimbursement, plus exclusive tuition discounts at over 30 partner colleges and universities.
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