Physical Therapy Assistant: Hands-On Patient Care

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide routine PT treatments under supervision and document patient progress. The role requires an associate degree and PTA license or eligibility, with BLS certification. Travel between facilities is expected as part of the job responsibilities.

You will work within a hospital setting, collaborating with licensed therapists and care teams to support patient recovery and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Current PTA license or eligibility for licensure by examination/reciprocity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Aufgaben

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Documents patient progress and communicates changes in status to the supervising therapist.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Achieves established productivity levels.
• Educates and trains others within the discipline.
• Adapts communication and approach to patient population and privacy.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Jobbeschreibung

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide routine PT treatments under supervision and document patient progress. The role requires an associate degree and PTA license or eligibility, with BLS certification. Travel between facilities is expected as part of the job responsibilities.

You will work within a hospital setting, collaborating with licensed therapists and care teams to support patient recovery and maintain accurate documentation.