Physical Therapist - Mobility & Gait Specialist

Progressive Rehab Solutions; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Rehab Solutions is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in long-term care settings. You will develop individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, then implement therapeutic interventions and monitor outcomes.

The role requires a DPT or equivalent, current state licensure, and collaborative teamwork with physicians and nursing staff. Travel to patient locations may be required.

Qualifications

• DPT or equivalent required.
• Current state licensure in good standing.
• 1 year experience in long-term care or rehab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' condition, mobility, strength, balance; create individualized treatment plans.
• Implement treatment plans and goals based on orders and regulatory requirements.
• Provide gait training, transfer training, therapeutic exercises.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries per regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team; supervise PTAs; communicate with physicians.
• Support continuing education and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent

Current state licensure as Physical Therapist

1 year experience in long-term care or rehab (preferred)

Job description

Progressive Rehab Solutions is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in long-term care settings. You will develop individualized plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence, then implement therapeutic interventions and monitor outcomes.

The role requires a DPT or equivalent, current state licensure, and collaborative teamwork with physicians and nursing staff. Travel to patient locations may be required.