Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant: Impactful Patient Care

ochsner; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide routine treatments under a licensed therapist, document patient progress, and support care plans. This full-time position emphasizes accurate data entry, teamwork, and strong communication to maintain high-quality patient care.

Requires an Associate’s degree in PTA, state license or eligibility, and BLS certification. Proficiency with Windows and strong organizational skills are essential in a dynamic clinical

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA license in state or eligibility.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Communicates and documents changes in patient status and informs therapist of 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 educate and train others within discipline.
• Adapts communication and care for diverse patient populations.

Skills

Data entry

Computer literacy

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Tools

Windows

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to provide routine treatments under a licensed therapist, document patient progress, and support care plans. This full-time position emphasizes accurate data entry, teamwork, and strong communication to maintain high-quality patient care.

Requires an Associate’s degree in PTA, state license or eligibility, and BLS certification. Proficiency with Windows and strong organizational skills are essential in a dynamic clinical