Certified Physical Therapy Assistant

Shriners Children's • Shreveport, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children's Shreveport is seeking a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Rehab department. In this position you will provide physical therapy treatment services for assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. We are currently seeking a PRN employee, with desired working hours between 3-6 p.m. 2-3 days per week.

Requirements

• Associates degree from an American Physical Therapy Association approved school
• Physical Therapy Assistant license
• Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years pediatric orthopedic or rehabilitation experience
• 1-2 years of general experience as a PTA

Responsibilities

• Implements a physical therapy treatment plan developed by supervision Physical Therapist, to address the short and long term goals of each patient in a timely manner and in compliance with departmental policies and standards of care.
• Adapts intervention environments, tools, materials, methods and activities according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Communicates status changes of patient to supervising PT for re-evaluation and modification of treatment plans and goals.
• Participates in discharge planning, under the supervision of the licensed PT, to assure completion of patient and family education/training and equipment needs.
• Documents treatment and progress in the medical record accurately and within established time lines.
• Communicates regularly with supervising licensed PT regarding the development and implementation of treatment plan via regularly scheduled and documented case conference regarding the patient.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day!
• In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service.
• Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected.
• Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more!
• Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans.
• Benefits may vary based on state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees