PTA: Inpatient/Outpatient Rehab & Adaptive Devices

Veterans Health Administration; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monroe VA Clinic, part of Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant in the Physical Therapy Department of PM&RS. The PTA works in outpatient and inpatient care areas under supervision of a physical therapist.

Duties include adapting interventions, training in adaptive devices, documenting findings, and contributing to safe, evidence-based care. The role emphasizes patient identification accuracy, education, and participation in continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Modifies and adapts therapeutic interventions for simple and complex cases.
• Identifies and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices to promote independence.
• Plans and implements treatment programs under supervision of a physical therapist.
• Documents findings in patient records per PM&RS policies.

Job description

The Monroe VA Clinic, part of Veterans Health Administration, is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant in the Physical Therapy Department of PM&RS. The PTA works in outpatient and inpatient care areas under supervision of a physical therapist.

Duties include adapting interventions, training in adaptive devices, documenting findings, and contributing to safe, evidence-based care. The role emphasizes patient identification accuracy, education, and participation in continuing education.