Compassionate Physical Therapy Assistant

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver routine PT treatments under supervision and document patient progress. The role includes maintaining records, communicating patient status changes, and supporting interdisciplinary teams across facilities.

Requires an Associate's degree in PTA, current licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification. Strong communication and organizational skills, plus ability to travel between sites, are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current PTA license in state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and 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 patient status changes and reassessment findings for therapists.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards and policies.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Educates and trains others within the discipline.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Ochsner is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver routine PT treatments under supervision and document patient progress. The role includes maintaining records, communicating patient status changes, and supporting interdisciplinary teams across facilities.

Requires an Associate's degree in PTA, current licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification. Strong communication and organizational skills, plus ability to travel between sites, are essential.