Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; New Orleans (LA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation hospital as a Physical Therapist (PT) in New Orleans. This per diem role offers a competitive pay rate of $56 per hour, along with a sign-on bonus and various benefits. The position involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with a focus on maximizing patient outcomes. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a diverse team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus after 16 shifts!

Clinical ladders to develop our therapists

Additional PRN tiered weekend incentive

Latest rehab technologies

Engaged and team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize outcomes.
• Coordinates treatment program with other clinical services.

Skills

Patient Education

Treatment Program Coordination

Education

State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

Job description

Overview

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

*A joint venture with Select Medical & Ochsner Health*

New Orleans - Jefferson - LA - Louisiana

Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem

Pay Rate: $56.00 Per Hour

Weekend Shift differential ranging from $4.00 to $7.00 Per Hour

*Additional PRN Tiered Weekend Incentive*

Looking for a Full-time role?

Schedule a call with our Sr. Regional Recruiter Elizabeth to learn more: https://calendly.com/eplantz/firesidechat

Benefits of being a therapist with us:

• $7,500 Sign-on Bonus after 16 shifts!
• Clinical ladders to develop our therapists
• Additional PRN tiered weekend incentive
• Latest rehab technologies
• Engaged and team-oriented culture
• High success rates of patients being discharged home
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancementopportunities

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Specific Duties

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinatestreatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
• Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
• Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.

Additional Data

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.