Physical Therapist

United Medical Healthwest Rehabilitation Hospital; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital in Gretna, LA seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist for inpatient rehab to help patients regain mobility and function after injuries or surgery. You will assess patients, plan and implement therapy, and coordinate with the care team to ensure comprehensive treatment.

The position requires a Master of Science in Physical Therapy, NBCPT, BCLS, and Louisiana licensure, with full-time hours and weekend differential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current Louisiana licensure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and gather data for treatment planning.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Document assessments, treatment, and progress timely.
• Supervise and direct LPTAs.
• Coordinate care with the treatment team and family.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Adhere to infection control and standards.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Infection control

Education

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist

Current Louisiana licensure

Current BCLS certification

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Therapy

Description United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic physical therapists to join our dymanic therapy team! This inpatient rehabilitation facility in Gretna, Louisiana, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PT to provide high-quality, in-person therapy services. In this role, you will help patients regain mobility, strength, and function following injuries, surgeries, or neurological conditions. If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a supportive, cutting-edge healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you! In this role, you will provide and direct Physical Therapy Services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication in accordance with Physical Therapy procedures. Also functions under physician's orders.

PAY: BASED ON EXPERIENCE. $5.00 PER HOUR WEEKEND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Demonstrates competency in the following areas: Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients in a timely manner to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated
• Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members.
• Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members
• Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals
• Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
• Monitors patient's response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
• Documents results of patient assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services in a timely manner.
• Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Participates in discharge planning
• Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
• Supervises and directs LPTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan
• Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual Physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria
• Confers formally and informally with other team members, including nursing department team members, in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures
• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of patient therapy programs
• Adheres to established confidentiality standards
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• ADL/Functional Activities
• Assist Patients to DON/DOFF
• Body Mechanics
• Cognitive/Perceptual/Motor
• Electrical Stimulation
• Gym Ball
• Hot/Cold Packs
• Home Assessment
• Jobst/Isotoner Glove
• Paraffin Bath
• Dynamometer
• Removes/Adjusts/Replaces Braces, Splints and Slings
• Stabilization Training/Soft Tissue Mobilization
• Joint Protection
• Energy Conservation
• TENS
• Transfer Training
• Ultrasound
• Manual Muscle Testing/Hand Evaluation
• Gait Training
• Stationary Bike
• Wound Care/Debridement
• Training Stairs
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Education and Experience:

• Master of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
• Current BCLS certification
• Current Louisiana licensure

II- Position is considered to have occasional opportunity for exposure to blood borne pathogens in the normal performance of job duties.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Location HW Healthwest

About the Organization What We Do
Interdisciplinary Team Care - This is the official medical terminology for the treatment we provide. That means several people work together to restore lost abilities. Each person on the team is a 'discipline.'
Physiatrist - The Medical Doctor who provides daily medical supervision of each patient and the treatment team.
Physical Therapy - Physical Therapists are specialized in the improvement of mobility and balance, including the ability to transfer between bed and chair, and bath and toilet.
Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapists are focused on the 'Activities of Daily Living' most of us take for granted until we can no longer perform them. Such activities include: getting dressed, eating, bathing and grooming.
Speech Therapy - Speech Therapists treat communication problems, swallowing dysfunction, problem solving, and cognitive skill re-building.
Medical Social Worker - Social Workers help solve the social needs of the patient and family during a course of treatment and after discharge.
Rehabilitation Nursing - Rehabilitation Nurses provide 24/7 care including medication management, pain management, and daily assessment of physical condition.

This position is currently accepting applications.