Physical Therapy Assistant: Compassionate Patient Care

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our patient-centered team in Louisiana. You will provide routine PT treatments under a licensed PT, document progress, and help maintain high standards of care across facilities.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree, current PTA license (or eligible), BLS, and strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Travel between Ochsner facilities will be involved. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current physical therapy assistant license in state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Communicates and documents any changes in patient’s status and informs therapist of patient’s 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.
• Educates and trains others within discipline.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population and privacy requirements.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computers & software

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Education

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our patient-centered team in Louisiana. You will provide routine PT treatments under a licensed PT, document progress, and help maintain high standards of care across facilities.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree, current PTA license (or eligible), BLS, and strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Travel between Ochsner facilities will be involved. Equal opportunity employer.