Compassionate PTA: Hands-On Rehab & Growth

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care under a licensed PT. You will perform treatments, document progress, and communicate changes to the supervising therapist.

Required is an Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program and licensure or eligibility, plus BLS certification. Familiarity with data entry and Windows applications helps ensure efficient charting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• BLS certification is required.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a PTA in the practice state.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Documents patient progress in daily progress notes and/or summaries.
• Maintains patient records according to standards and policies.
• Communicates and documents changes in patient status and informs the supervising therapist.
• Participates in staff and committee projects as needed.
• Adapts care to patient population while maintaining privacy and dignity.

Skills

Computer skills

Windows applications

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree (PTA)

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans seeks a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care under a licensed PT. You will perform treatments, document progress, and communicate changes to the supervising therapist.

Required is an Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program and licensure or eligibility, plus BLS certification. Familiarity with data entry and Windows applications helps ensure efficient charting.