Acute Care Physical Therapist — Impactful Patient Care

Ochsner Health; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Physical Therapist to plan, organize and conduct physical therapy treatment programs based on evaluation and medical referral. You will maintain patient care records, evaluate responses to treatment, and participate in education and program development.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and current Louisiana licensure or eligibility, plus Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current Louisiana physical therapy license or eligibility by examination or reciprocity is required.
• BLS from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs age and diagnosis-appropriate evaluations and treatment.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards and policies.
• Participates in staff and committee projects and professional development.
• Attains productivity levels set by administration and mentors students.
• Educates and trains physical therapy students as part of the program.

Skills

Data entry

Windows

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge is seeking a Physical Therapist to plan, organize and conduct physical therapy treatment programs based on evaluation and medical referral. You will maintain patient care records, evaluate responses to treatment, and participate in education and program development.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and current Louisiana licensure or eligibility, plus Basic Life Support certification.