Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapy Assistant

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Opportunities to progress in function,

Competitive wage scale

Health and wellness package including

Job summary

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital in Shreveport, LA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate referred patients aged 18 and older and to implement rehabilitation plans under physician and PT supervision.

Responsibilities include administering treatment programs, educating patients and families, and assisting in patient care while applying essential communication and organizational skills. A competitive benefits package accompanies this role.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross is required; online certification not acceptable.
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet strict time frames.

Responsibilities

• Administer a treatment program with goals determined by patient capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician and Physical Therapist.
• Educate patients and families in appropriate physical therapy methods.
• Assist in patient care to assess medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and potential for rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (state)

Job description

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital in Shreveport, LA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to evaluate referred patients aged 18 and older and to implement rehabilitation plans under physician and PT supervision.

Responsibilities include administering treatment programs, educating patients and families, and assisting in patient care while applying essential communication and organizational skills. A competitive benefits package accompanies this role.