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UPMC·UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center · Erie, PA

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Physical TherapyFull timeMon–Fri · Days
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · Full time
RequirementsBLS
EducationAssociate degree
SourceUPMC · posted Sep 11, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓Physical Therapist Assistant OR Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
Certifications
✓CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
✓Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Education
✓Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association with an associates degree as a physical therapist assistant.
Qualifications
✓Act 33 with renewal
✓Act 34 with renewal
✓Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
+Benefits
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
✓Retirement plan
✓Wellness and mental health resources
✓Continuing education
+UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
12PT roles open
EriePA · 82 mi to Buffalo
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$22.56 – $32.13/hr
Sign-on $3,500
vs. Pennsylvania PT roles that post payvs. PA PT rolesmedian $44.10
$20/hrTop of this range is 27% below the state median$65/hr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Physical Therapist Assistant OR Physical Therapist Assistant Indirect Supervision
Certifications
✓CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
✓Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Education
✓Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association with an associates degree as a physical therapist assistant.
Qualifications
✓Act 33 with renewal
✓Act 34 with renewal
✓Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
+Benefits
Paid time offTuition assistanceRetirement planWellness and mental health resources

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About the role

What you’ll do
Actively participates in staffActively participates in staff meetings, development programs, and committees
Rotates through treatment areas/facilitiesRotates through treatment areas/facilities as needed