Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - OLGMC Physical Therapy - PRN

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides routine treatment under a licensed Physical Therapist’s plan of care and supervision. The assistant provides direct patient care after a licensed Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient, documents progress in daily notes or summaries to physicians, and communicates changes in a patient’s status to the therapist. The role also involves maintaining patient records, participating in staff and committee projects, meeting productivity expectations, and potentially educating or training others within the discipline. This position is PRN and requires work in a patient-care environment with exposure to patients, specimens, blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. Physical demands include frequent exertion of 10 to 20 pounds and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds, along with movement such as stooping, bending, reaching, squatting, crawling, and traveling between facilities. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Strong organizational skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including exerting force, performing a range of movements, and traveling throughout and between facilities.

Responsibilities

Perform physical therapy treatments prescribed by a physician under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Provide routine treatment and direct patient care according to the Physical Therapist’s plan of care after the patient has been evaluated.
Communicate and document changes in a patient’s status and inform the therapist when the patient requires reassessment.
Document patient progress in daily progress notes and/or summaries to physicians.
Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate in staff and committee projects.
Achieve productivity levels established by administration.
May educate and train others within the discipline.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.