Pediatric Outpatient Physical Therapist: Impact & Growth

Ochsner Health; Raceland (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver autonomous PT treatment, evaluate patients, develop plans, and monitor progress. You may work through referrals or direct to consumer, focusing on quality of care and patient experience.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, maintaining records, adapting plans to patient needs, and contributing to program development to meet community needs. A Bachelor's in PT and current state license are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient-specific goals.
• Assesses patient response to treatment and recommends plan changes as appropriate.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards and policies.
• Attains established productivity levels and contributes to access to care, patient experience and quality.
• Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
• Adapts communication and treatment for diverse patient populations while preserving privacy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver autonomous PT treatment, evaluate patients, develop plans, and monitor progress. You may work through referrals or direct to consumer, focusing on quality of care and patient experience.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, maintaining records, adapting plans to patient needs, and contributing to program development to meet community needs. A Bachelor's in PT and current state license are required.