Physical Therapist - Patient-Centered Care & Education

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Brusly (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BROC's Physical Therapy & Hand Center in Louisiana is seeking a licensed physical therapist to evaluate and treat patients referred to the center, design individualized treatment programs, and oversee the delivery of therapy according to care plans.

You will supervise assistants, participate in case reviews, ensure documentation, provide education to patients, and collaborate with physicians to grow therapy services while adhering to OSHA and HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patients referred to the Physical Therapy & Hand Center.
• Formulates specific plans of treatment and goals for each patient relative to their individualized physical therapy needs.
• Implements the physical therapy services defined in the patient care plans after receiving physical approval.
• Supervises, as needed, the administration of physical therapy services by physical therapy assistants and aides, athletic trainers, and exercise physiologists.
• Participates in the plan of treatment reviews, patient case review conferences, patient assessment and reassessments.
• Ensures the timely completion of all required documentation of patient care activities.
• Provides the necessary educational services.
• Assists the Director as requested with the following tasks (not limited to): Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation; Infection Control, and Safety Committee activities.
• Develops and maintains relationships with physicians and other referral sources to maximize patient care, develop new programs, and grow therapy volume.
• Participates in Physical Therapy & Hand Center in-service activities.
• Supervises physical therapy students.
• Maintains inventory of linen, clinical, and janitorial supplies. Restocks workstations and exam rooms
• Keeps all instruments, exam rooms, and exercise areas clean, disinfected, and orderly at all times.
• Understands and follows all OSHA and HIPAA rules at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and serves in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of the mission and goals of BROC.

Job description

BROC's Physical Therapy & Hand Center in Louisiana is seeking a licensed physical therapist to evaluate and treat patients referred to the center, design individualized treatment programs, and oversee the delivery of therapy according to care plans.

You will supervise assistants, participate in case reviews, ensure documentation, provide education to patients, and collaborate with physicians to grow therapy services while adhering to OSHA and HIPAA requirements.