Inpatient PT: Lead Patient Recovery & Collaborative Care

Ochsner Health System; Werner Park (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health System seeks an inpatient physical therapist to evaluate patients and design treatment programs based on physician orders. You will work with the healthcare team to move patients to appropriate post-acute or home care while achieving patient-specific goals.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in physical therapy, a valid state license or eligibility, and BLS certification. Travel between facilities is required, with strong communication and documentation skills emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.
• Current physical therapy license in state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to achieve patient goals.
• Assesses patient response and adjusts plan to improve outcomes and safety.
• Maintains patient records per documentation standards and policies.
• Ensures protocols meet hospital quality and safety targets.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Care plan development

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Current PT license or eligibility

BLS certification

Tools

Computers/EMR software

Job description

Ochsner LSU Health System seeks an inpatient physical therapist to evaluate patients and design treatment programs based on physician orders. You will work with the healthcare team to move patients to appropriate post-acute or home care while achieving patient-specific goals.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in physical therapy, a valid state license or eligibility, and BLS certification. Travel between facilities is required, with strong communication and documentation skills emphasized.