Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Long-Term Care
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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Long-Term Care
LP Therapy
LP Therapy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide patient-centered therapy services in a Long-Term Care setting under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
Responsibilities: carry out established plans of care; administer therapeutic exercises and modalities; assist patients with mobility, transfers, ambulation, and daily living activities; monitor and report patient progress to the Physical Therapist; fit and train patients on assistive devices; complete timely and accurate Medicare and facility documentation; collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; support patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and productivity standards.
Qualifications: Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant; current state PTA license; LTC experience preferred; knowledge of Medicare documentation; strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
Work Environment: LTC facility; physical demands consistent with therapy services, including lifting and mobility assistance.
Join LP Therapy and help improve patient mobility, independence, and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide patient-centered therapy services in a long-term care setting under the direction of a Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include administering therapeutic exercises, assisting with patient mobility, and maintaining accurate Medicare documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant and a current state PTA license. Experience in long-term care and knowledge of Medicare documentation are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
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Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Long-Term Care at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.
Physical Therapist Career Context
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Louisiana is 88.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.8% of Louisiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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