Dynamic Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Between Clinics

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide routine PT services under the supervision of a licensed PT, documenting patient progress and communicating status changes to the supervising therapist.

The role requires an accredited PTA degree and BLS certification, with the ability to travel between facilities as needed. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in a collaborative health care environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current physical therapy assistant license in state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state.
• 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.
• Educates and trains others within discipline.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

PTA license in state of practice

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide routine PT services under the supervision of a licensed PT, documenting patient progress and communicating status changes to the supervising therapist.

The role requires an accredited PTA degree and BLS certification, with the ability to travel between facilities as needed. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in a collaborative health care environment.