Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

TieTalent; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is looking for a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in Shreveport. This role offers growth opportunities and a supportive culture focused on mental wellbeing and work-life balance. You will assist in patient care, implementing treatment plans, and providing education to patients and families, while enjoying benefits like flexible scheduling, PTO, and health support.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

13 Days of PTO

Health, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Benefits with 401k Company Match

Mental Wellbeing Support Program

Qualifications

• Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license in state of practice.
• Experience with patient care implementation and therapeutic exercises.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing treatment plans developed by a physical therapist.
• Lead patients through prescribed exercises and monitor progress.
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention strategies.

Skills

Patient Care Implementation

Therapeutic Exercise

Patient Education

Education

Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Current license/certification in the state of practice

Job description

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Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant looking to be part of a team that supports you?

About

Are you a Physical Therapist Assistant looking to be part of a team that supports you?

Are you a new grad just starting your career? Ask me about our Clinical Mentorship Program and New Grad Stipend!

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can see your career grow and be part of something incredible, TMC is the place for you. We take pride in offering growth opportunities as we seek leadership within our current teams. TMC is also committed to a culture of caring, not just for those we serve, but for our own team members.

Your Career With Us Means

Flexible Scheduling

Rate range $28-34/hr

13 Days of PTO, 1 Floating Holiday, and 6 Paid Holidays.

Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.

Mental Wellbeing Support Program.

Health, Dental, and Vision.

Retirement Benefits (including 401k Company Match).

With TMC, Physical Therapy Assistant don’t just make a living; they make a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!

Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:

Patient Care Implementation: Assist in the implementation of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist to address patients' specific rehabilitation goals and functional needs.

Therapeutic Exercise and Activities: Lead patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities designed to enhance their physical function and promote recovery. Physical Therapist Assistants instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, monitor their progress, and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective participation.

Modalities and Physical Agents: Physical Therapist Assistants ensure the proper application of various treatment modalities, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatment parameters as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

Patient and Family Education: Physical Therapist Assistants educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for managing pain and discomfort.

Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients' responses to treatment interventions, documenting their progress and any changes in functional status or treatment tolerance. Physical Therapist Assistants communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapist, providing updates on patient progress and collaborating on adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.

Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program

Current license/certification in the state of practice

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.

• Shreveport, Louisiana
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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