Inpatient Physical Therapist - Impactful, Collaborative

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Crowley, LA, is seeking a licensed physical therapist for inpatient care. You will evaluate patients and design treatment programs based on physician orders, collaborating with the care team to guide patients to appropriate post-acute or home care.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and current licensure in the state of practice, with BLS certification. Excellent communication, strong judgment, and the ability to travel between facilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy required.
• Current physical therapy license in state of practice.
• Eligibility for licensure by examination.
• Reciprocity from another state is acceptable.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides inpatient PT treatment programs based on physician orders.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to facilitate patient to appropriate post-acute or home care.
• Maintains patient records according to standards and policies.
• Ensures treatment protocols support hospital quality and patient safety goals.
• Adapts approach for diverse patient populations and respects privacy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Current physical therapy license in state of practice

Eligibility for licensure by examination

Reciprocity from another state

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Ochsner Health in Crowley, LA, is seeking a licensed physical therapist for inpatient care. You will evaluate patients and design treatment programs based on physician orders, collaborating with the care team to guide patients to appropriate post-acute or home care.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and current licensure in the state of practice, with BLS certification. Excellent communication, strong judgment, and the ability to travel between facilities are essential.