Inpatient Physical Therapist - Growth & Impact

Lifepoint Health; New Roads (LA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Free gym membership

Mental health services

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Pointe Coupee Hospital in New Roads, LA is actively seeking a Physical Therapist for an inpatient PRN role. You will evaluate patients, develop and supervise therapy plans, and coordinate with a team to improve mobility and function.

This role emphasizes compassionate care and clinical excellence within a supportive hospital environment. The position requires a PT license in the state, BLS within 30 days, and the ability to work under pressure while delivering patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Physical Therapist License in State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides during treatment.
• Establishes a plan of care appropriate to identified problems and involves the patient.
• Plans and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain or restore function.
• Performs therapy interventions using standard PT techniques and equipment.
• Directs and supervises staff; assesses competence and delegates tasks.
• Administers treatment with physical agents and modalities.
• Evaluates and adjusts prosthetic/orthotic devices as needed.
• Documents goals, progress, and reevaluation plans.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Education

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Pointe Coupee Hospital in New Roads, LA is actively seeking a Physical Therapist for an inpatient PRN role. You will evaluate patients, develop and supervise therapy plans, and coordinate with a team to improve mobility and function.

This role emphasizes compassionate care and clinical excellence within a supportive hospital environment. The position requires a PT license in the state, BLS within 30 days, and the ability to work under pressure while delivering patient-centered care.