Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Licensed)

1 month ago
New Orleans, Louisiana$25.00 to $38.00 Per HourFull TimePhysical Therapy

Job Description

About the Role

Join Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital as a Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Licensed) in United States. Overview Ochsner Rehabilitation HospitalPartnership with Select MedicalPosition: Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA - Licensed Required Location: New Orleans, LASchedule: Full-timeCompensation: $25.00 to $38.

Key Responsibilities

  • Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.
  • Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.
  • Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
  • Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
  • Preferred Qualifications Preferred candidate has one or more years of experience.
  • Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $25 - $38/hr
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital as a Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Licensed).

Key Skills

Physical TherapyPatient CareTherapy Plan ImplementationDelegationDirection of Supportive PersonnelCommunicationPatient EducationFamily EducationStudent EducationCoworker EducationBLS Certification
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Licensed) at Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $38000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy, Patient Care, Therapy Plan Implementation, Delegation, Direction of Supportive Personnel, Communication, Patient Education, Family Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the assistant implements the therapy plan of care and directs supportive personnel to enhance patient services. This role involves consistent communication with the supervising PT regarding scheduled patients to ensure necessary assessme...

Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement, Continuing Education, Clinical Ladder Program, Student Debt Benefit Program, Comprehensive Medical/RX, Vision, Dental, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Jefferson, Louisiana
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Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Continuing Education
Clinical Ladder Program
Student Debt Benefit Program
Comprehensive Medical/RX
Vision
Dental
Employee Assistance Program
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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