Acute Care Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Ochsner Health System; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide inpatient PT in acute care as part of Rehab Services. You will develop and implement patient-specific therapy programs based on physician orders, collaborating with the care team to progress patients to appropriate post-acute or home care levels.

The role requires a PT license, BLS, and strong communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills. Travel between facilities is expected in this role within the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy required.
• Current physical therapy license in state of practice or eligibility.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to achieve patient goals.
• Assesses patient response to treatment and adjusts plans as needed.
• Maintains patient records according to standards and procedures.
• Ensures protocols support hospital quality and patient safety targets.
• Travels between facilities to deliver care.

Skills

Computers and software proficiency

Effective verbal and written comms

Judgment and decision making

Interpersonal skills

Ability to travel between facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Current physical therapy license in state of practice

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide inpatient PT in acute care as part of Rehab Services. You will develop and implement patient-specific therapy programs based on physician orders, collaborating with the care team to progress patients to appropriate post-acute or home care levels.

The role requires a PT license, BLS, and strong communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills. Travel between facilities is expected in this role within the region.