Physical Therapist PRN

Dameron Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Baton Rouge seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate and administer therapy services while ensuring high quality care. This role requires a bachelor's degree from an APTA accredited program and a current state license. Candidates must have strong communication skills and preferably two years of experience in long-term acute care and rehabilitation. The position involves maintaining accurate documentation and working collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current state license and maintain license renewal as per the State Licensing Board.
• Two years of experience in long-term acute care and rehabilitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, organize, and administer physical therapy services.
• Ensure quality care in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records management.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Education

Bachelor degree from an APTA accredited physical therapy program

Job description

The P hysical Therapist evaluates, plans, organizes, and administers physical therapy services in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, regulations and guidelines to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is rendered at all times. The physical therapist maintains informative, accurate, and timely documentation and records management and works collaboratively with all disciplines, adheres to the professional standards of practice guidelines and code of ethics as set forth by the state board of physical therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from an APTA accredited physical therapy program
• Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the applicable State Licensing Board
• Two years of experience, long term acute care and rehabilitation experience is preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess good verbal and written communications skills.