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    Licensed PTA- Full Time - Outpatient Lymphedema and Cancer Rehab- Bluebonnet Campus

    Baton Rouge, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Helping Patients Recover Mobility, Strength & Independence

    What We’re Looking For:

    • Current Louisiana licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant (required).

    • Strong oral and written communication skills.

    • Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary healthcare environment.

    • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

    • Commitment to patient-centered care across all age populations.

    • Knowledge of HIPAA, safety, and infection-control standards.

    Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

    • Comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.

    • Professional development and continuing education support.

    • Collaborative, team-focused care environment.

    • Opportunities to work across multiple clinical settings.

    • Generous paid time off and employee wellness programs.

    • Employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/about/careers/perks

    What You Will Do:

    Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, you will deliver hands-on patient care, assist with evaluations, and implement treatment plans to support recovery and functional improvement.

    • Provide treatment to patients based on established plans of care and therapist direction.

    • Implement therapeutic exercise programs aligned with patient goals and discharge plans.

    • Instruct patients in proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetics.

    • Educate patients and families on home exercise programs.

    • Modify treatments with therapist approval to support patient progress.

    • Assist in collecting data for evaluations and reassessments.

    • Meet departmental productivity standards.

    • Accurately document patient care, progress notes, and billing information.

    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and participate in care conferences.

    • Recommend discharge needs and equipment as appropriate.

    • Provide training to staff on mobility and equipment usage.

    • Participate in department education and training activities.

    • Maintain continuing education requirements for licensure.

    • Work across multiple locations or clinical areas as needed.

    • Complete assigned projects and perform all other duties as assigned.

    What Sets BRG Apart:

    At Baton Rouge General, Physical Therapy Assistants play a vital role in helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life. Our rehab teams focus on collaboration, compassionate care, and clinical excellence to support every patient’s recovery.

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