Physical Therapy Assistant

North Caddo Hospital Service; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

North Caddo Hospital Service seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to deliver high-quality patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The PTA will perform treatments appropriate to their education, training, and experience, while maintaining collaborative interactions with staff and patients.

The role requires current Louisiana PTA licensure, BLS certification, and ongoing continuing education credits per the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Current licensure in Louisiana.
• BL S (BLS) certification required.
• Continuing education credits required per state board.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Perform treatments commensurate with education, training and experience.
• Maintain positive interaction with staff and patients.
• Follow supervision guidelines and documentation per governing standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Regulations knowledge

Education

Graduate PTA program

Job description

Job Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will provide quality patient care while maintaining positive levels of interaction with staff and patients. The PTA shall perform treatments only under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The duties assigned to the physical therapy assistant shall be commensurate with the physical therapy assistant’s education, training and experience. Additional job duties or functions may be requested per administration to assist in other areas of the hospital within your capabilities.

Essential Functions

A person licensed as a physical therapy assistant shall perform treatments only under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The duties assigned to the physical therapy assistant shall be commensurate with the physical therapy assistant's education, training, and experience. A physical therapy assistant's duties shall not include interpretation or implementation of referrals or prescriptions, performance of evaluations, or the determination or major modification of treatment programs. A supervising physical therapist shall hold documented conferences with the physical therapy assistant regarding each patient. The physical therapist is responsible for determining the frequency of the conferences consistent with accepted standards of practice; however, such conference shall occur at least every sixth treatment day or every thirty days, whichever occurs first. A physical therapy assistant shall in no way hold himself out to be a physical therapist and shall make known to patients his title as a licensed physical therapy assistant.

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited School of Physical Therapy Assistants. Current licensure in Louisiana. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Continuing education credits required as per the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.

Job Knowledge

• Understands use and limitations of equipment
• Familiar with standard methods and techniques
• Possess critical thinking skills and exercises decisive judgment
• Basic knowledge of regulations

Responsible To

Physical Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation, Chief Executive Officer