Orthopedic Physical Therapist — Team-Driven, Evidence-Based

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialist (LOS) Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient orthopaedic team, focusing on post-surgical and conservative management.

You will work in a team-oriented environment, collaborate with physicians, educate patients and families, and supervise therapy staff while advancing professional development. New grads welcome; orthopedic experience preferred. Must have PT licensure and current certification.

Qualifications

• Requires a PT license and current certification.
• Doctorate or Master’s degree or Bachelor’s if grandfathered.
• New grads welcome; orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and establish goals and care plan with physician and patient/family.
• Ensure treatment is provided in interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about PT factors affecting health status.
• Document findings, treatments and other patient information for the medical record.
• Educate patient/family on appropriate care and exercises for various therapies.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Therapy Technicians; act as resource to Rehabilitation staff.
• Provide ongoing education to Rehabilitation staff and assist the director with patient care issues.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Staff supervision

Education

Doctorate/Master’s in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (grandfathered)

PT licensure/certification

Job description

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialist (LOS) Rehabilitation is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient orthopaedic team, focusing on post-surgical and conservative management.

You will work in a team-oriented environment, collaborate with physicians, educate patients and families, and supervise therapy staff while advancing professional development. New grads welcome; orthopedic experience preferred. Must have PT licensure and current certification.