Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Intensive-Specialty-Hospital-; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

401k

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Intensive Specialty Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide established therapies under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The position involves applying treatments and modalities in a LTAC setting, with emphasis on patient care and collaboration with the rehab team.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate degree from an APTA-accredited program, a current state license, and preferably LTAC or rehab experience; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an APTA-accredited program.
• Must hold a current state license and maintain renewal per PT board requirements.
• Long-term acute care and rehab experience preferred; strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, provide established PT treatments and modalities following policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal & Written English

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an APTA accredited program

Job description

Life is all about choices. Why choose to work at Intensive Specialty Hospital as a Physical Therapy Assistant?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Retirement Plan (401k)


• Flexible Benefit Plan (HSA and FSA)


• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance


• Critical Illness


• Life Insurance

Intensive Specialty Hospital is a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) hospital. We provide cardiopulmonary care, ventilator and respiratory care, complex wound care, rehabilitation therapies, addiction medicine program, geriatric psychiatry program, multidisciplinary pain program, and outpatient counseling program.With four locations in Shreveport and Bossier City, we are the largest providers of LTAC services in Northwest Louisiana.

Working at a LTAC facility like Intensive Specialty Hospital is aGREAT OPPORTUNITYfor a Physical Therapy Assistantto encounter a variety of patients and develop exceptional skills to be a part of our committed TEAM.

Under direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant is responsible for providing established physical therapy treatments and modalities in accordance with established policies and procedures, always maintaining the highest degree of patient care.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an APTA accredited program.


• Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the Board of Physical Therapy


• Long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred;


• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills.


• Basic computer skills with minimal guidance

Certification:

• CPR Certification

(T123)