Impactful Physical Therapist | Patient Care & Education

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize, and conduct therapy programs based on evaluations and medical referrals. You will maintain patient care records, monitor responses to treatment, and adjust plans as needed while participating in education, research, and department programs.

Responsibilities include ensuring privacy, adapting explanations to patient needs, and meeting productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Current physical therapy license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and treatment.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures.
• Exhibits flexibility in overall department needs and actively participates in staff and committee projects.
• Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration and conducts professional development, required training, and credentialing.
• Participates in the education and training of physical therapy students.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required

Skills

Data entry

Windows proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Judgment and decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, organize, and conduct therapy programs based on evaluations and medical referrals. You will maintain patient care records, monitor responses to treatment, and adjust plans as needed while participating in education, research, and department programs.

Responsibilities include ensuring privacy, adapting explanations to patient needs, and meeting productivity goals.