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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN Weekends | Covington LTACH/Rehab

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About the Role

PRN PTA weekends. Flexible schedule. Inpatient LTACH/rehab. Covington, LA.

Join PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington as a Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN Weekends, LTACH/Rehab in Covington, Louisiana, United States. Hiring PRN PTA’s with a flexible schedule to suit your lifestyle! We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team and care for our diverse patient population.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive pay
  • Generous paid benefit time
  • Excellent insurance options
  • Education Advancement Program

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington as a Physical Therapist Assistant – PRN Weekends, LTACH/Rehab.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct patient care and implements treatment programs under the direction of a Physical Therapist. They are responsible for supporting patient recovery and contributing to the development of therapy services within the PAM Health system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid PTA license in the state of practice and possess current BLS certification. One year of clinical experience is preferred, though the role is open to those with a commitment to learning.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient careTreatment planningRehabilitationBLS certificationClinical documentationInpatient care

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.

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About PAM Health Specialty and Rehabilitation Hospital of Covington

Hospitals and Health Care
Covington, LA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Generous paid benefit time
Excellent insurance options
Education Advancement Program