Physical Therapy Assistant (inpatient) - Full-time - Olgmc Physical Therapy

Ochsner Health

Lafayette, United States
On-site
Routine treatment as assigned
Direct patient care
Document patient progress
Ochsner Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for their inpatient facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will provide routine patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, ensuring effective communication and documentation of patient progress

Job Summary

  • This job assumes responsibility for and provides routine treatment as assigned according to plan of care 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.
  • The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Ochsner Health is seeking a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant for their inpatient facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. The ideal candidate will provide routine patient care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, ensuring effective communication and documentation of patient progress.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • routine treatment as assigned
  • direct patient care
  • document patient progress
  • Windows-style applications
  • keyboard proficiency
  • effective communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • adapt behavior to patient population
  • participate in staff projects
  • achieve productivity levels

Key Requirements

  • Associate’s degree from an accredited PTA Program
  • Current Physical Therapy Assistant license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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