Physical Therapy Assistant - Pediatric Therapy - Full-Time

Womans; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Competitive pay

Exceptional patient care programs

Job summary

A notable specialty hospital in Baton Rouge is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapy Assistant to assist in delivering therapy services. The role requires an Associate's degree in PTA and state licensure. Responsibilities include instructing patients and measuring joint motion. This position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $22.00 to $33.00 based on experience and operates Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Must have state licensure with the Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Must demonstrate competency in manual therapy techniques.
• Experience with pediatric therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of therapy services under supervision.
• Instruct and progress patients according to the plan of care.
• Measure joint motion and muscle strength.

Skills

Competency in measuring joint motion

Competency in manual therapy techniques

Ability to instruct patients

Education

Associate's degree in PTA

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant - Pediatric Therapy - Full-Time

Job Category: Clinical Professional

Requisition Number: PHYSI007778

• Posted : September 15, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Woman's Ctr for Wellness
Woman's Center for Wellness
9637 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70809, USA

The Physical Therapy Assistant assists in the delivery of therapy services under the supervision of a Manager and licensed staff Physical Therapist. This is in accordance with the state, federal, and professional regulations.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in PTA.
• State licensure with the Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Effectively instructs and progresses patient in accordance with plan of care as established by supervising Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrates competency in the collection of data by effectively measuring joint motion, muscle strength, tissue integrity, and postural deviations.
• Demonstrates competency with manual therapy techniques, including but not limited to: myofascial release, soft tissue and joint mobilization, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization.
• Any other duties as assigned by Woman’s Hospital.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Pay Range

Hourly/Non-Exempt

$22.00 – $33.00; based on work experience

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.

For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us [e-mail].

Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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