Physical Therapist - Full Time

Neuromedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A rehabilitation hospital in Baton Rouge is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to provide care in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. The ideal candidate will complete evaluations, create treatment plans, and treat patients with various neurological conditions. Requirements include a current Louisiana license and a Bachelor's Degree. This position emphasizes communication within an interdisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physical Therapist with a current Louisiana license.
• One year or more experience in physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of patients.
• Establish appropriate treatment plans for neurological diagnoses.
• Provide physical therapy treatments focused on maximizing recovery.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Comprehensive evaluations

Establishing treatment plans

Neuromuscular recovery techniques

Functional mobility skills improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Physical Therapist - Full Time

The NeuroMedicalCenter Rehabilitation Hospital is in search of a Full Time physical therapist to work in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

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 currentLouisianalicense.
• Bachelor'sDegree.
• One year or more experience.