Physical Therapist - PRN

Northshore Rehabilitation Hospital; Lacombe (LA); On-site; USD 59,099 - 84,171; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital in Lacombe is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to provide exceptional care and support to patients with various medical challenges. Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment planning, and supervision of assistants. Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a PT and have BLS certification. This entry-level position offers a chance for advancement and a supportive orientation program for new employees.

Qualifications

• Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Develop treatment plans and set goals.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and students.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust treatment as necessary.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

BLS certification

Supervision of assistants

Documentation

Education

State licensure as a Physical Therapist

Job description

Hospital Name: North Shore Rehabilitation Hospital
Position: Physical Therapist
Location: Lacombe, LA
Schedule: Per Diem
Compensation: $52.00 per Hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Minimum Qualifications

• State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care