Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

3 weeks ago

Meridian, Mississippi, United States Ochsner Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team at Ochsner Health. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, you will work under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to provide high-quality patient care and support the rehabilitation process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
  • Communicate and document any changes in patient status and inform the therapist of patient reassessment.
  • Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Participate in staff and committee projects.
  • Achieve established productivity levels set forth by administration.
  • Educate and train others within the discipline.
  • Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.
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) from the American Heart Association.
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Working Conditions

The incumbent works in a patient care area, works in an area where patients enter, works directly with patients, and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be an occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

About Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is a leading healthcare organization committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner Health, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

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