Physical Therapist

Neuromedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation facility in Baton Rouge is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to work in an outpatient setting. The role involves conducting comprehensive evaluations, establishing treatment plans, and delivering appropriate treatments for patients with neurological impairments. Effective communication skills are essential for coordinating care among team members and educating caregivers. A valid Louisiana license and a Bachelor's Degree are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physical Therapist with a current Louisiana license.
• Experience with neurological diagnoses and rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations for patients.
• Establish treatment plans of care for rehabilitation.
• Provide effective physical therapy treatments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Neuromuscular recovery

Patient treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Physical Therapist - Outpatient

The NeuroMedicalCenter Rehabilitation Hospital is in search of a full time physical therapist to work in outpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

The physical therapist must be able to effectively complete comprehensive evaluations, establish treatment plans of care and provide appropriate physical therapy treatments to patients with a variety of neurological diagnoses and impairments. The focus of physical therapy in outpatient rehabilitation is to maximize each patient's recovery and level of functional ability including but not limited to: neuromuscular recovery (through neurorehabilitation) and functional mobility skills improvement (bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, wheelchair mobility, etc...) including the use of assistive devices as needed.

This position also requires effective communication skills to provide continuity of care between therapists and treatment sessions, to educate, and train caregivers, and to provide an interdisciplinary team approach to each patient's care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physical Therapist with a currentLouisianalicense.
• Bachelor'sDegree