Physical Therapist

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

Description

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialist (LOS) Rehabilitation is an outpatient orthopaedic practice that values quality over quantity. We are currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist to work in a team-oriented setting with our post-surgical and conservative management clients. If you are interested in working in a setting that fosters professional development and values incorporating best evidence into practice.

Description

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialist (LOS) Rehabilitation is an outpatient orthopaedic practice that values quality over quantity. We are currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist to work in a team-oriented setting with our post-surgical and conservative management clients. If you are interested in working in a setting that fosters professional development and values incorporating best evidence into practice.

Requirements

• Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments and care plan in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
• Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
• Documents findings, treatments and other patient information for the medial record.
• Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
• Serves as information/education resource for patients, families and staff.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Therapy Technicians.
• Serves as a resource to Rehabilitation staff.
• Provides on-going education to the Rehabilitation staff.
• Assists the director with patient care issues.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

Education

Requires a doctorate, master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree if degreed program was grandfathered in. Current certification as a physical therapist.

Experience

New grads welcome. Experience with orthopedics is preferred.