Physical Therapist

North Caddo Medical Center; Vivian (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Caddo Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to collaborate with physicians and therapy staff to restore patients' mobility and relieve pain. You will supervise physical therapy assistants, develop treatment plans, document care in the EMR, and coordinate with the care team to ensure seamless discharge planning while upholding HIPAA.

Qualifications include a degree from an accredited PT program, current Louisiana licensure, and BLS certification; prior

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
• Current licensure to practice physical therapy in Louisiana.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise physical therapy assistants.
• Restore patients’ functional mobility and reduce pain through prescribed therapy.
• Plan and administer medically prescribed physical therapy.
• Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing therapeutic exercises and mobility tasks.
• Document all patient care in the electronic medical record.
• Communicate patient progress during interdisciplinary meetings.
• Ensure continuity of care and make discharge recommendations for follow-up PT.
• Adhere to hospital policies and patient confidentiality per HIPAA.

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Louisiana licensure

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Description

The Physical Therapist works alongside physicians, surgeons, therapy and nursing staff in management of patient care within their scope of practice as defined by The Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act.

The Physical Therapist will supervise physical therapy assistants. The Physical Therapist's purpose is to restore each patient’s functional mobility, alleviate pain and prevent functional decline by planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy.

The physical therapist's job duties include instructing, motivating, and assisting patients in performing therapeutic exercises and functional mobility tasks related to their treatment goals. The supervising physical therapist will delegate appropriate tasks for technicians, aides and assistants to perform within the parameters defined in the Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act.

The Physical Therapist will document all patient care services in the electronic medical record. They will communicate patient progress and/or concerns during interdisciplinary meetings.

The physical therapist will assure the continuity of care by making appropriate recommendations regarding follow-up physical therapy care in the discharge setting.

All physical therapists and physical therapy assistants will abide by the North Caddo Medical Center policies and procedures. They will maintain patient confidentiality as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy (please attach license to resume)
• Current licensure in Louisiana
• Basic Life Support (BLS)