Physical Therapist Outpatient Ortho FT

100 LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $7,500

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is looking for a Physical Therapist to lead and coordinate physical rehabilitation care, ensuring individualized care for patients. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and provide teaching opportunities for families.

Preferred qualifications include experience in physical therapy and certifications such as manual therapy and dry needling. This position is available in Louisiana and welcomes new graduates.

Qualifications

• B.S., Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy required.
• Active license to practice in Louisiana.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all physical rehabilitation care touchpoints.
• Coordinate rehabilitation goals with the team.
• Ensure patient care aligns with medical plans.

Skills

Physical rehabilitation

Coordination

Patient care

Teaching and education

Education

B.S., Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Current license to practice Physical Therapy in Louisiana

American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job Summary

Sign-on Bonus: $7,500

As a physical therapist at LCMC Health, you champion multiple patients as they begin their physical rehabilitation journey. You collaborate with physicians, case managers, nurses, and families to provide individualized care for a variety of neurologic and traumatic conditions. Your focus is on helping patients achieve meaningful milestones and improving overall quality of care.

Key Responsibilities

Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all physical rehabilitation care touchpoints for your patients.

Interact with the rehabilitation team to coordinate goals and improve quality of care.

Ensure patient physical therapy care and activities are consistent with the medical plan of care.

Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.

Monitor and engage with patients, families, and appropriate care team members for teaching and education opportunities, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.

Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communication, and an exceptional experience for every patient.

Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Provide guidance to new and experienced personnel and oversight for ancillary personnel.

Reassess and revise goals and treatment plans as indicated by patient status, program requirements, and CMS rules and regulations.

Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes and document as indicated regarding subsequent assessments and interventions.

Maintain appropriate data and contribute to department quality management activities, recommending systematic and programmatic improvements based on data.

Demonstrate skill and accuracy in performing age‑appropriate assessments and document results of standardized assessments, acting as a resource to Program Managers and Directors for accreditation standards.

The Must‑Haves (Minimum)

• B.S., Master’s, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Louisiana
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR certification (can be certified once onboarded)
• Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention certification (can be certified once onboarded)

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1year of experience in a setting
• Additional certifications desired: manual therapy, dry needling, vestibular rehabilitation
• New graduates welcome to apply

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legal Statement

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.