Physical Therapist

LED FastStart; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join its team in New Orleans. This role involves evaluating patient needs and developing personalized treatment plans while offering opportunities for career growth and continuing education. The organization emphasizes a culture of support and meaningful connections between staff and patients.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Sign-on bonus available

Qualifications

• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in home health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to mobility and medical conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to improve patient well-being.
• Instruct and inform patients, families, and health care team about care plans.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Treatment planning

Communication

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist.

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE (for full time only)!

At Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• independence and autonomy
• career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in stateof
• Current CPRcertification
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Additional State Requirements

• LA: No additional state specificrequirements.

Company OverviewLHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks:https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Ochsner Home Health of New Orleansa part ofLHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:It's all about helping people.