Neuro Physical Therapist- Outpatient - PRN

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Slidell, Louisiana is seeking a physical therapist to provide evaluations and treatment plans for patients. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy, current licensure, and BLS certification. The successful candidate will assess patients' progress and maintain records while ensuring high standards of care and adherence to guidelines.

The position also requires effective communication skills, the ability to adapt to patient needs, and the capability to manage physical demands and varying schedules. This role supports the delivery of quality healthcare services to the community.

Qualifications

• Current physical therapy license in the state of practice.
• Eligibility for licensure by examination.
• Reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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.
• Maintains patient records per documentation standards.
• Attains established productivity levels set by administration.
• Assists in program development and enhancement.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Job description

Our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate dates back to 1942. The work performed by each employee, from patient care to support services, drives our success. This role supports that mission by delivering physical therapy treatment to patients through referrals or direct-to-consumer services.

Job Summary

This position evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses progress, and ensures that patient needs are met in alignment with care access, experience, and quality metrics. The role also assists in program development and enhancements that meet patient and community needs.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.

Required Work Experience

• None.

Required Certifications

• Current physical therapy license in the state of practice
• Eligibility for licensure by examination
• Reciprocity from another state

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to individuals at varying levels of the patient care process.
• Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills for addressing a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.

Job Duties

• 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.
• Maintains patient records per documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Attains established productivity levels set by administration, including access to care, patient experience, and quality metrics.
• Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, ensuring privacy, respectful introduction, clear explanations of services or procedures, permission requests, and appropriate communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Very heavy work: occasional exertion of 100 pounds or more, frequent exertion of 50 pounds or more, and constant exertion of 20 pounds or more to move objects. • Heavy work: does not exceed the physical demands described above. • Requires maintaining a production rate pace, sometimes with negligible weight, which can be physically demanding. • Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. The incumbent works in patient care areas with exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Legal Requirements

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

EEO Statement

We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this role.