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 us. In 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 BIA-4432 should be submitted with the application. For more information about Native American Preference in employment please click here.