Physical Therapist - Part Time

Neuromedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare rehabilitation facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist. The role involves working in an inpatient setting to conduct evaluations, formulate treatment plans, and provide therapy for patients with neurological conditions. Candidates must hold a valid Louisiana license and have at least one year of experience. Strong communication skills are essential to ensure quality patient care and support interdisciplinary teamwork in recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Physical Therapist license is required.
• Minimum one year of experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations and establish treatment plans.
• Provide appropriate physical therapy treatments to patients.
• Communicate effectively with team members and caregivers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to perform thorough evaluations

Neuro-rehabilitation techniques

Functional mobility skills improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Physical Therapist - Part Time

The NeuroMedicalCenter Rehabilitation Hospital is in search of a Part Time Physical Therapist to work in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

The physical therapist must be able to effectively complete comprehensive evaluations, establish treatment plans of care and provide appropriate physical therapy treatments to patients with a variety of neurological diagnoses and impairments. The focus of physical therapy in inpatient rehabilitation is to maximize each patient's recovery and level of functional ability including but not limited to: neuromuscular recovery (through neuro-rehabilitation) and functional mobility skills improvement (bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, wheelchair mobility, etc...) including the use of assistive devices as needed.

This position also requires effective communication skills to provide continuity of care between therapists and treatment sessions, to educate, and train caregivers, and to provide an interdisciplinary team approach to each patient's care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physical Therapist with a current Louisiana license.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• One year or more experience.