Physical Therapist - Full Time

The NeuroMedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation facility in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist to work in inpatient rehabilitation. The role requires developing treatment plans and providing therapy focused on maximizing patients' recovery from neurological impairments. Candidates must possess a current Louisiana license and a Bachelor's Degree, along with effective communication skills to coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team. This position offers an opportunity to impact patients’ functional abilities significantly.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physical Therapist with a current Louisiana license.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required.
• At least one year of relevant experience in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations for patients.
• Establish treatment plans and administer therapy.
• Educate and train caregivers as part of patient care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to establish treatment plans

Neuromuscular recovery techniques

Functional mobility skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Current Louisiana license

Job description

Physical Therapist - Full Time

The NeuroMedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist to work in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Responsibilities

The physical therapist must be able to effectively complete comprehensive evaluations, establish treatment plans of care and provide appropriate physical therapy treatments to patients with a variety of neurological diagnoses and impairments. The focus of physical therapy in inpatient rehabilitation is to maximize each patient's recovery and level of functional ability including but not limited to: neuromuscular recovery (through neuro‑rehabilitation) and functional mobility skills improvement (bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, wheelchair mobility, etc.) including the use of assistive devices as needed. This position also requires effective communication skills to provide continuity of care between therapists and treatment sessions, to educate and train caregivers, and to provide an interdisciplinary team approach to each patient's care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physical Therapist with a current Louisiana license.
• Bachelor's Degree
• One year or more experience

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care