Physical Therapist- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Baton Rouge is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver exceptional therapy services. The role involves patient assessments, treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Candidates must possess Louisiana licensure and strong communication skills, with a commitment to ethical practices and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Louisiana State licensure required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments and treatments.
• Documents all care provided thoroughly and timely.
• Participates actively in team meetings and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Louisiana State Licensure

CPR Certification

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Job Purpose or Mission

Provide Physical Therapy services to all patients at a level consistent with Baton Rouge Rehabilitation Hospital (BRRH) mission, vision, and values.

Job Functions

Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to:

• Completes patient assessments and treatments.

Performance Standards

• Assesses patient, plans, and implements treatment, periodically re-evaluates patient's progress toward goals adjusting treatment plan appropriately.
• Utilizes standardized testing to document a patient's current levels and progress.
• Formulates plan based on evaluation results, patient input, discharge goals, interdisciplinary team goals, available technology and resources, age-related norms, and evidence-based practices.
• Provides patient and family with hands-on training, including transfers, mobility, functional independence needs, and exercises tailored to the patient's needs. A home exercise program is provided in hard copy.
• Delivers safe, effective, individualized treatment focused on functional tasks to improve endurance, strength, and range of motion, using therapeutic exercises as an adjunct.
• Adapts patient's environment inside and outside of therapy to facilitate progress.
• Provides age-specific direct and indirect patient care for school age (6-12), adolescent (12-18), adult (18-65), and elderly (65+).
• Utilizes technology effectively to maximize patient gains.
• Assesses and recommends equipment needed for training or discharge within appropriate time frames.
• Performs home evaluations, family training, and community reentry planning to maximize outcomes.
• Documents all care provided thoroughly and timely according to standards.

Additional Performance Standards

• Maintains ethical principles through accurate documentation and billing.
• Collaborates with team members for comprehensive interdisciplinary care.
• Participates actively in team meetings, conferences, and discharge planning.
• Assesses and implements discharge activities, including equipment and family training.
• Works with outside vendors and case managers for equipment procurement.
• Provides staff training on equipment, transfers, and mobility.
• Communicates effectively for authorizations to minimize care disruptions.

Professional Development and Compliance

• Engages in continuing education, stays current with treatment approaches and equipment.
• Participates in mandatory meetings and department management tasks.
• Supervises and mentors students, assistants, and staff as assigned.
• Completes projects and educational requirements independently and on time.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participates in performance improvement activities and suggests process improvements.
• Ensures employee and patient safety practices are followed.
• Works on holidays, weekends, and during emergencies as required.
• Supervises students and uses KRONOS or similar apps for time management.
• Manages daily schedules considering patient needs and team coordination.
• Supports hospital teams, committees, projects, and marketing efforts.
• Performs other duties and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Louisiana State licensure required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Good organizational skills.
• CPR certification required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare