Physical Therapist- Inpatient

Ochsner Health; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a qualified Physical Therapist in Jennings, Louisiana who will evaluate patients and design treatment programs based on physician orders. The role includes monitoring patient progress, maintaining records, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes. A Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a valid PT license are required. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 for external candidates and aims to create a supportive environment for patient care.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers and relevant software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for patient interactions.
• Ability to exercise strong judgment and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient evaluations and develops treatment programs.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Maintains accurate patient records per documentation standards.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to travel throughout and between facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy

Job description

Overview

We\'ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. At Ochsner Health, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

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.

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for external candidates

Location: Ochsner American Legion Hospital - Jennings

Full Time

Qualifications

• Education — Required: Bachelor\'s degree in physical therapy.

• Work Experience — Required: None.

• Certifications — Required: Current physical therapy license in state of practice; or eligibility for licensure by examination; 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 patient\'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.

Compliance and Equal Opportunity

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 Health 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin.