Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN

Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in the Shreveport area is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join their team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality inpatient services, primarily for orthopedic patients with both chronic and acute conditions. The ideal candidate will work closely with a dedicated team of professionals, ensuring effective treatment plans and fostering strong relationships with patients and referring physicians. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with expertise in orthopedic care.
• Active Louisiana license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and create treatment plans for patients.
• Collaborate with PTAs and supervise technicians for quality care.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with referring physicians.

Skills

Physical Therapy Evaluations

Patient Care

Collaboration with PTAs

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Position Overview: This position is for a licensed, PRN Physical Therapist looking to join our team providing Inpatient services to the Shreveport area. Specialists Hospital Shreveport provides the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of clinicians dedicated to providing quality care for our patients. Our caseload is primarily orthopedic, seeing both chronic and acute conditions as well as providing post-operative care to the spine and extremities. This position is day shift during Monday - Friday, weekends as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs physical therapy evaluations, establishes appropriate plans of care, and effectively implements treatments to restore patient to maximum function.
2. Collaborates well with designated team of PTAs and supervises PT technicians to provide best quality of care for patient.
3. Maintains accurate paper and electronic record of documentation of services rendered per hospital and state guidelines.
4. Cultivates relationships with referring physicians and communicates as necessary regarding patient care.
5. Creates and maintains good patient-therapist rapport to ensure successful therapy experience.

Requirements:

1. Graduation from an accredited school of physical therapy.
2. Active License to practice physical therapy in Louisiana.
3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED).

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.