Certified Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Shriners Children's
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview Shriners Children's
Shreveport is seeking a Certified Physical Therapy Assistant to
join our Rehab department. In this position you will provide
physical therapy treatment services for assigned patients under the
supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. We are currently
seeking a PRN employee, with desired working hours between 3-6 p.m.
2-3 days per week. Responsibilities Implements a physical therapy
treatment plan developed by supervision Physical Therapist, to
address the short and long term goals of each patient in a timely
manner and in compliance with departmental policies and standards
of care. Adapts intervention environments, tools, materials,
methods and activities according to the needs of the individual
patient. Communicates status changes of patient to supervising PT
for re-evaluation and modification of treatment plans and goals.
Participates in discharge planning, under the supervision of the
licensed PT, to assure completion of patient and family
education/training and equipment needs. Documents treatment and
progress in the medical record accurately and within established
time lines. Communicates regularly with supervising licensed PT
regarding the development and implementation of treatment plan via
regularly scheduled and documented case conference regarding the
patient. This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s
responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other
related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications Required Associates degree from an American Physical
Therapy Association approved school Physical Therapy Assistant
license Current BLS certification Preferred 1-2 years pediatric
orthopedic or rehabilitation experience 1-2 years of general
experience as a PTA
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