Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Louisiana
Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in Louisiana are open across New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge and other Louisiana metros, with employers like Ochsner Health, Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana, and Optum hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description Summary:
A professional who implements, coordinates, monitors patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective care.
Responsibilities:
- Documents progress notes and treatments administered according to established departmental policies, procedures, and goals in all practice settings as appropriate.
- Delivers treatment to referred patients by clinical protocols resulting in patient satisfaction. Identifies barriers to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving entire process.
- Responsible for implementing optimal patient care within assigned caseload in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Associate makes suggestions for treatments and tasks appropriately and makes suggestions for improvement in skill mix and patient care delivery including demonstrating cross training and flexibility with scheduling.
- Responsible for charge entry including accurate documentation of treatment and equipment given utilizing appropriate unit/minute guidelines. Enters charges timely on PTR or in computer and turns charges in on a daily basis.
- Responsible for communicating effectively with all members of the health care team including patient, family, and physicians and identifies barriers to effective communication and teamwork.
- Develops, educates, and instructs patient on safe and appropriate exercises during treatment sessions. Provides written home exercise program instruction and ensures patient understanding.
- Responsible for promoting educational growth by attending appropriate educational in-services and meetings. Contributes to the education of co-workers, students, and/or community by developing or presenting educational materials.
- Responsible for assisting with preparing patient and family for discharge. Ensures resources are in place prior to patient discharge. Attends patient case conferences and/or completes appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
- Associate performs clinical skills accurately and professionally in assigned area. Associate is recognized for a specialized level of therapy services and assists with program development and marketing to physicians.
- Associate cleans completely after each patient or delegates task and ensures completion.
- Associate identifies environment of care concerns and seeks resolution. Associate assists with overall cleanliness of department.
- Attends meetings as required.
Requirements
- Associate Degree required
- Current Louisiana PTA license required
- BLS certification required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Description Summary:
A professional who implements, coordinates, monitors patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective care.
Responsibilities:
- Documents progress notes and treatments administered according to established departmental policies, procedures, and goals in all practice settings as appropriate.
- Delivers treatment to referred patients by clinical protocols resulting in patient satisfaction. Identifies barriers to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving entire process.
- Responsible for implementing optimal patient care within assigned caseload in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Associate makes suggestions for treatments and tasks appropriately and makes suggestions for improvement in skill mix and patient care delivery including demonstrating cross training and flexibility with scheduling.
- Responsible for charge entry including accurate documentation of treatment and equipment given utilizing appropriate unit/minute guidelines. Enters charges timely on PTR or in computer and turns charges in on a daily basis.
- Responsible for communicating effectively with all members of the health care team including patient, family, and physicians and identifies barriers to effective communication and teamwork.
- Develops, educates, and instructs patient on safe and appropriate exercises during treatment sessions. Provides written home exercise program instruction and ensures patient understanding.
- Responsible for promoting educational growth by attending appropriate educational in-services and meetings. Contributes to the education of co-workers, students, and/or community by developing or presenting educational materials.
- Responsible for assisting with preparing patient and family for discharge. Ensures resources are in place prior to patient discharge. Attends patient case conferences and/or completes appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
- Associate performs clinical skills accurately and professionally in assigned area. Associate is recognized for a specialized level of therapy services and assists with program development and marketing to physicians.
- Associate cleans completely after each patient or delegates task and ensures completion.
- Associate identifies environment of care concerns and seeks resolution. Associate assists with overall cleanliness of department.
- Attends meetings as required.
Requirements
- Associate Degree required
- Current Louisiana PTA license required
- BLS certification required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Physical Therapy Assistant Job Market in Louisiana
A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ochsner Health6
- Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana5
- Optum5
- HealthPRO Heritage4
- Lafayette Health Ventures4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services26
- Consulting & Professional Services5
What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical therapy assistant jobs across Louisiana.
- Associate degree in physical therapist assisting from a CAPTE-accredited program
- Active state PTA license or eligibility to sit for the NPTE
- Experience using physical therapy EMR software such as WebPT or Theraoffice
- CPR and Basic Life Support certification current at time of hire
- One or more years of clinical experience in an outpatient, SNF, or home health setting
- Familiarity with manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercise, and modality operation
Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How many physical therapy assistant jobs are there in Louisiana?
There are 32+ physical therapy assistant openings in Louisiana on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge. New positions post regularly as employers across Louisiana hire.
How much do physical therapy assistants make in Louisiana?
Physical therapy assistants in Louisiana earn a median of about $65,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $24,360 for the lowest 10% to over $81,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Louisiana cities have the most physical therapy assistant jobs?
New Orleans, Lafayette, and Baton Rouge have the most physical therapy assistant openings in Louisiana right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire physical therapy assistants in Louisiana?
Employers hiring physical therapy assistants in Louisiana include Ochsner Health, Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote physical therapy assistant jobs in Louisiana?
Yes. About 0% of physical therapy assistant openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Louisiana metros.
How do I apply for physical therapy assistant jobs in Louisiana?
You can apply to physical therapy assistant jobs in Louisiana directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Louisiana location, then apply to each one that fits.
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