Compassionate PTA — Impactful Patient Care

ochsner; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in providing patient care. You will document progress, assist with treatments, and help maintain records according to standards.

This role requires strong communication, organization, and computer skills, with willingness to collaborate in a compassionate patient-centered team. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program, and current PTA license or

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Communicates and documents any changes in patient’s status and informs therapist of patient’s reassessment.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Achieves established productivity levels set forth by administration.
• May be required to educate and train others within discipline.

Skills

Data entry

Windows skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support licensed Physical Therapists in providing patient care. You will document progress, assist with treatments, and help maintain records according to standards.

This role requires strong communication, organization, and computer skills, with willingness to collaborate in a compassionate patient-centered team. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program, and current PTA license or