PTA - Flexible PRN Role in Community Hospital

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

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