Acute Care PTA: Impactful, Full-Time Therapy Assistant

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide routine treatment under a licensed PT, document patient progress, and maintain records. The role requires an Associate’s degree and PTA license eligibility.

The position is full-time with on-site work at OLGMC Physical Therapy, offering opportunities to collaborate across the patient care team and contribute to care plans and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills for data entry and patient information retrieval.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under supervision.
• Documents changes in patient status and informs therapist of reassessment.
• Maintains patient records according to standards and policies.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Achieves productivity levels set by administration.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Windows-style software

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide routine treatment under a licensed PT, document patient progress, and maintain records. The role requires an Associate’s degree and PTA license eligibility.

The position is full-time with on-site work at OLGMC Physical Therapy, offering opportunities to collaborate across the patient care team and contribute to care plans and outcomes.