Compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering patient care, documenting progress, and ensuring high standards of service.

The role requires an Associate degree from a PTA program, current PTA licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are essential, with ability to travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication to diverse individuals in patient care.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Documents changes in patient status and notifies the supervising therapist.
• Maintains patient records according to standards and policies.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Achieves productivity levels set by administration.
• Educates and trains others within the discipline.

Skills

Computer Proficiency

Verbal & Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Travel Between Facilities

Education

Associate degree (PTA)

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed therapists in delivering patient care, documenting progress, and ensuring high standards of service.

The role requires an Associate degree from a PTA program, current PTA licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification. Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills are essential, with ability to travel between facilities as needed.