Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time - tmc

Are you looking to join a therapy team that supports you in a newly renovated gym, with a company that is invested in your professional growth?

We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our amazing team part time in Shreveport LA at Heritage Manor West.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can see your career grow and be part of something incredible, TMC is the place for you. We take pride in offering growth opportunities as we seek leadership within our current teams. TMC is also committed to a culture of caring, not just for those we serve, but for our own team members.

Your career with us means:

• Pay Range: 
• Flexible Scheduling.
• PTO and Paid Holidays.
• Internal Growth and Leadership Opportunities.
• Mental Wellbeing Support Program.

With TMC, Physical Therapy Assistants don’t just make a living; they make a difference. Come be part of something bigger than a job!

Responsibilities:

As a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), you are an integral part of the rehabilitation team, working under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist to help patients regain movement, alleviate pain, and restore function following injury, illness, or surgery. Here's an outline of the primary responsibilities of a Physical Therapist Assistant:

1. Patient Care Implementation: Assist in the implementation of treatment plans developed by the physical therapist to address patients' specific rehabilitation goals and functional needs.
2. Therapeutic Exercise and Activities: Lead patients through prescribed exercises and therapeutic activities designed to enhance their physical function and promote recovery. Physical Therapist Assistants instruct patients on proper exercise techniques, monitor their progress, and provide feedback to ensure safe and effective participation.
3. Modalities and Physical Agents: Physical Therapist Assistants ensure the proper application of various treatment modalities, monitor patient responses, and adjust treatment parameters as necessary to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
4. Patient and Family Education: Physical Therapist Assistants educate patients and their families on injury prevention strategies, proper body mechanics, and techniques for managing pain and discomfort.
5. Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor patients' responses to treatment interventions, documenting their progress and any changes in functional status or treatment tolerance. Physical Therapist Assistants communicate regularly with the supervising physical therapist, providing updates on patient progress and collaborating on adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.

• Degree in an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program 
• Current license/certification in the state of practice

TMC is an equal opportunity employer.