Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant

Lake Charles LA

Are you ready for your next opportunity

When you work with Tribal Health you work with talented and passionate teams who are making an impact on Native health disparities. We offer an unforgettable career-changing adventure - and because we are clinically led you can count on 24/7 support so you always feel confident and comfortable on the job.

We recognize that you are the best part of addition to a wealth of benefits we offer caring recruiters who match your personal and professional goals to the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinician who understands and respects the values of our tribal communities. Together staff will provide care that meets the needs of the community and offers a meaningful and culturally responsive experience for both patients and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans as established by the Physical Therapist
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises to improve strength flexibility and range of motion
• Assist with mobility gait balance and fall-prevention training
• Perform transfer training (bed chair standing and walking)
• Apply therapeutic modalities such as heat cold and electrical stimulation
• Monitor patient tolerance and response to treatment and report progress or concerns to the Physical Therapist
• Accurately document therapy sessions and patient progress in accordance with clinical standards

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Qualifications

• Licensure: Associate degree from accredited PTA program
  • Passed the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for PTAs
  • Active state license in the state of practice
• Certifications: BLS (AHA preferred or client specific)
• Immunizations: Based on client need
• Experience required: Based on client need
• Schedule: Based on client needs

Tribal Health Benefits:

Competitive Pay

Medical Dental and Vision benefits

401K

Paid Time off and 11 Federal Holidays

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

100% Company paid tuition to further your education

Other voluntary benefits; Disability Critical illness and more

Native American Preference:Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with federal law (Title 25 USC Section 472). Form should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please .

Equal Opportunity Employer:Tribal Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We value the skills experience and dedication that veterans bring to the workplace and qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Tribal Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please let us know by emailing or by calling . For more info on EEOC please visit

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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