Physical Therapist Assistant

ATTENTION: This position requires graduation from a Physical Therapist Assistant program and a state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Now Hiring

Physical Therapist Assistant

Full-time or Part-time

Outpatient - Private Practice

Lewy Physical Therapy

8448 Siegen Lane

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

For any questions about this position, feel free to call or text us at . Thank you for your interest.

Overview:

Due to growth, Lewy Physical Therapy is now hiring a full-time or part-time Physical Therapist Assistant for an Outpatient Orthopedics position in Baton Rouge, LA. Full-time availability is preferred. 40 hours per week are available. Part-time candidates with at least 15 hours of availability per week will also be considered.

Caseload / Patient Population:

The Physical Therapist Assistant hired will work with a variety of orthopedic diagnoses, with some focus on the geriatric population, a small number of neuro patients and some stroke patients. The clinic is primary general orthopedics. Full-time PTAs will see approximately 65 patients per week.

Our ideal candidate is a passionate empathic team-player with skills in manual therapy. New grads are welcome and mentorship is available. If hired for this role, the team will ensure that you are fully comfortable.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time or part-time position. The clinic is open Monday - Friday. The candidate hired should expect a schedule similar to the following:

Monday: 7am - 7pm, or 7am - 4pm

Tuesday: 8am - 5pm

Wednesday: 7am - 7pm, or 7am - 4pm

Thursday: 8am - 5pm

Friday: 8am - 1pm

One long day per week is required, either Monday or Wednesday, as well as one Saturday per month and one holiday, either Memorial Day or Labor Day.

Compensation and Benefits:

Physical Therapist Assistants are paid a competitive hourly rate based on experience and specialty certifications. The hourly rate for this position starts at $23.50 per hour.

Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan, continuing education, tuition reimbursement, license renewal, and APTA membership.

Job Requirements:

Graduation as a Physical Therapy Assistant (or equivalent standing).

Eligible for Louisiana state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered.

Prior experience is not required. New Grad PTAs are welcome.

Must be legally able to work in the United States without restriction.

Learn More:

Jennifer Dahlin

(call or text)

About Lewy Physical Therapy:

Lewy Physical Therapy is an independently owned and operated outpatient physical therapy clinic with four locations serving Baton Rouge, Mid City, Gonzales, and Denham Springs and the surrounding areas of Louisiana. Our team of physical therapists consists of caring and compassionate professionals, with the common goal of your recovery and healing.

Unlike larger institutions where physical therapy is treated as a department, Lewy Physical Therapys sole purpose is to provide customized treatment programs and individualized patient care. Patients typically see the same physical therapist on each visit.

In an independent physical therapy setting, Lewy Physical Therapy provides patients with a unique opportunity to get treatment in a setting designed first and foremost for physical therapy. Patients take advantage of reduced pain and quicker recovery in their therapy with aquatics to land-based programs.

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