Full-Time PTA: Help Patients Heal & Move

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to work under licensed PT supervision, performing prescribed treatments and documenting patient progress. This full-time role supports rehabilitation programs and patient care across the facility.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s degree in PTA, hold or be eligible for licensure in Louisiana, and demonstrate strong data entry, communication, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in state of practice or eligibility.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed under supervision.
• Communicates and documents changes in patient status and reassessment.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Achieves established productivity levels set forth by administration.
• Educates and trains others within discipline as needed.

Skills

Data entry proficiency

Windows applications

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to work under licensed PT supervision, performing prescribed treatments and documenting patient progress. This full-time role supports rehabilitation programs and patient care across the facility.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s degree in PTA, hold or be eligible for licensure in Louisiana, and demonstrate strong data entry, communication, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting.