Inpatient Physical Therapist: Rehab & Patient Recovery

ochsner; Kaplan (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking an inpatient physical therapist to evaluate patients and design treatment programs based on physician orders. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to determine optimal post-acute or home care goals and ensure patient safety throughout care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and a current license or eligibility for licensure, along with BLS certification and strong communication skills across diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
• Assesses the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.
• Adapts communication and care to patient population while respecting privacy and obtaining consent.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Judgment

Interpersonal

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking an inpatient physical therapist to evaluate patients and design treatment programs based on physician orders. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to determine optimal post-acute or home care goals and ensure patient safety throughout care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and a current license or eligibility for licensure, along with BLS certification and strong communication skills across diverse patient populations.