Job detail

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Healthpro Heritage, LLC

#Rehabilitation #Multidisciplinary Team #Patient Care #Electronic Health Records #Healthcare #Patient Education #Clinical Documentation #Manual Therapy

Quick overview

Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists through direct patient care and therapeutic exercises. Monitor patient progress, maintain accurate documentation, and educate patients and families on self-care techniques.

Requirements summary

Requires an Associate's degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program. Must hold a valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or be license eligible.

associate degreeInterpersonal CommunicationElectronic Health RecordsPatient EducationClinical DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationTherapeutic ExercisesManual TherapyModality Applications

Job description

Overview HealthPro Heritage has a great full-time Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (LPTA) Opportunity in Natchitoches, LA.

Setting

Beautiful
Skilled
Nursing
Facility with a tight-knit community
Hours: full-time (30-40 hours per week)
Compensation: $28-$35 per hour Great management team! Open to PRN Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
Purpose-Driven
Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
Growth
Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
Collaborative
Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
Commitment to
Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
Competitive
Benefits
Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind! Join Us in Making a Difference At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Care: Assist in implementing treatment plans designed by Physical Therapists. Provide direct patient care including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modality applications. Treatment and Education: Monitor and document patient progress, report observations to the Physical Therapist, and educate patients and families on treatment protocols, exercises, and self-care techniques.

Documentation

Accurately document patient treatments, progress, and responses in compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Collaboration

Work closely with Physical Therapists, other healthcare professionals, and support staff to ensure coordinated patient care and effective treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

Education: Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.

Licensure

Valid state licensure as a
Physical
Therapist
Assistant, or license eligible
Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.