Physical Therapist - Float Pool - Bayou Region - PRN

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider is seeking a Physical Therapist for the Float Pool in the Bayou Region. In this role, you will evaluate patients, design treatment programs, and work closely with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care. A bachelor's degree in physical therapy and a current license are required. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient recovery and care.

Qualifications

• 1 Year of Licensed Physical Therapy Experience required.
• Current physical therapy license in state of practice or reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and provides treatment programs.
• Collaborates with healthcare team for patient care.
• Maintains patient records according to standards.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Excellent judgment and decision-making

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in using computers

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist - Float Pool - Bayou Region - PRN

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This job evaluates patients and provides inpatient physical therapy treatment programs based upon

Physician orders from inpatient providers. Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team to

facilitate the patient to the most appropriate level of post-acute or home care to achieve identified patient

specific goals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.

Work Experience

Required -1 Year Of Licensed Physical Therapy Experience

Certifications

Required - Current physical therapy license in state of practice

OR

reciprocity from another state.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
  
  

Job Duties

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
• Assesses the patent’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of

all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at

any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory

agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such

laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct,

including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or

conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,

protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

Enable Individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds

of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand

requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of

the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even

though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it

requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but

entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a

production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of

those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace,

especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount

of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with

patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for

exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to

hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage,

preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of

exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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