What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant - Pediatric Therapy - Full-Time position at Woman's Hospital?
The Physical Therapy Assistant assists in the delivery of therapy services under the supervision of a Manager and licensed staff Physical Therapist. This is in accordance with the state, federal, and professional regulations.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree in PTA.
- State licensure with the Louisiana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively instructs and progresses patient in accordance with plan of care as established by supervising Physical Therapist.
- Demonstrates competency in the collection of data by effectively measuring joint motion, muscle strength, tissue integrity, and postural deviations.
- Demonstrates competency with manual therapy techniques, including but not limited to: myofascial release, soft tissue and joint mobilization, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization.
- Experience in torticollis, development delay, cerebral palsy preferred.
- Any other duties as assigned by Woman’s Hospital.
Schedule:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pay Range:
Hourly/Non-Exempt
$22.00 – $33.00; based on work experience
A Work Experience with Purpose
Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.
We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.
We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.
For more information or to contact our recruiting team, email us at hrjobs@womans.org.
Woman’s Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary : $22 - $33