Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN

St. James Parish Hospital; Lutcher (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, LA seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in an interdisciplinary environment.

The role requires documenting patient progress, communicating changes in status, educating patients and families, supervising support staff, and participating in interdisciplinary care conferences. Minimum PTA program graduate with LA licensure and BLS; PRN schedule with Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in Louisiana.
• Active BLS Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• 1–3 years’ PTA experience preferred (optional).

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Louisiana State Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Documents patient response to treatment and achievement of goals.
• Communicates changes in patient status to supervising therapist.
• Provides patient and family education to support continued functional independence.
• Provides clinical oversight of support staff in accordance with state practice act.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences and care planning.

Education

Graduate of an accredited PTA program

Job description

• Location 1645 Lutcher Avenue,Lutcher, LA, 70071,United States
• Job Category Clinical Staff
• Employee Type PRN

Description

The Physical Therapy Assistant shall be responsible for providing, under the direction of a Physical Therapist, therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The Physical Therapy Assistant shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem-solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.

Job Duties:

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Louisiana State Licensed Physical Therapist. Formalized and goal-directed educational/training activities are provided based on individual needs and evidence-based practice under the supervision of a Louisiana State Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Patient response to treatment is consistently documented as evidenced by patient’s achievement of goals and/or goal revisions in collaboration with supervising therapist.
• Communicates changes in patient status to the supervising therapist.
• Provides patient and family/caregiver education and training that assists with continued functional independence.
• Provides clinical oversight, in accordance with state practice act, of support staff, including supervision, communication, and supportive documentation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care conference, meetings, as directed, and provides/seeks input to/from others on patient/resident/client care.

Requirements:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Louisiana
• Active BLS Certification or able to obtain in 90 days of hire

Preferred:

• 1 to 3 years’ experience treating patients as a PTA in clinical setting

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday - PRN

Summary

Thank you for your interest in joining our hospital family. St. James Parish Hospital is centrally located directly between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Our beautiful facility is a community hospital that serves the River Parishes—known for great food, big families, and a vibrant history. We invite you to learn more about our hospital, family-like culture , and amazing benefits . Follow us on Facebook to stay connected and learn about future career opportunities.