Physical Therapy Assistant -PRN - Skilled Nursing Unit - OMC New Orleans

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver routine PT treatments under supervision and document patient progress. The role includes maintaining records, communicating patient status changes, and supporting interdisciplinary teams across facilities.

Requires an Associate's degree in PTA, current licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification. Strong communication and organizational skills, plus ability to travel between sites, are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current PTA license in state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to travel between facilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Documents patient status changes and reassessment findings for therapists.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards and policies.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Educates and trains others within the discipline.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job provides routine treatment as assigned and according to plan of are provided by a licensed Physical Therapist. Provides direct patient care after the patient has been evaluated by a licensed Physical Therapist and documents patient progress in daily progress notes and/or summaries to physicians. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Associate's degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.

Work Experience

Required - None.

Certifications

• Required - 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.

Job Duties

• 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, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of mat