Impactful Physical Therapy Assistant

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide routine treatments under supervision and document patient progress. The role requires a PTA license/eligibility in the state and BLS certification.

Travel between facilities is expected, with strong communication and organizational skills essential for patient care. Responsibilities include documenting changes, maintaining records, and contributing to team projects while ensuring compliance with standards and privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication across patient care teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions.
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed under supervision.
• Documents patient status changes and reassessments.
• Maintains patient records according to standards and policies.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Achieves productivity levels set by administration.
• Educates and trains others within the discipline.
• Adapts communication to patient populations while respecting privacy.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

Licensed PTA or eligibility

BLS certification

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide routine treatments under supervision and document patient progress. The role requires a PTA license/eligibility in the state and BLS certification.

Travel between facilities is expected, with strong communication and organizational skills essential for patient care. Responsibilities include documenting changes, maintaining records, and contributing to team projects while ensuring compliance with standards and privacy requirements.