Physical Therapist Full Time

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital; Century Park (LA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Life insurance

Disability plans

Medical coverage

Job summary

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital in Louisiana seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with acute or prolonged physical dysfunction. The role emphasizes evaluation skills, treatment planning, and therapeutic application of exercises and modalities to maximize functional independence.

Candidates must hold a current PT license and BLS certification. Inpatient rehab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and determine treatment strategies for physical dysfunction.
• Deliver or delegate services to rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain.
• Apply physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize functional independence.
• Assess strength, motor control, joint mobility, balance, gait and activities of daily living.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

PT license

Job description

Independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Pay: $82,000 to $110,000

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.

Desired Qualifications

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled