Travel-Ready Physical Therapy Assistant

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide routine treatment under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and to document patient progress daily. The role requires an Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program, current state licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification.

It may involve travel between facilities. You should have strong communication, organizational, and computer skills, with a patient‑focused approach and commitment to

Qualifikationen

• Associate’s degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current PTA license or eligibility; BLS certification.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; able to travel between facilities.

Aufgaben

• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Communicates and documents changes in patient status and informs therapist of reassessments.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards and policies.
• Participates in staff and committee projects.
• Achieves established productivity levels set forth by administration.
• Educates and trains others within the discipline.
• Adapts approach to diverse patient populations while respecting privacy and consent.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Ausbildung

Associate degree in PTA

Jobbeschreibung

Ochsner LSU Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to provide routine treatment under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and to document patient progress daily. The role requires an Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA program, current state licensure or eligibility, and BLS certification.

It may involve travel between facilities. You should have strong communication, organizational, and computer skills, with a patient‑focused approach and commitment to