Physical Therapist PRN

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist in New Orleans, LA. The role requires active state licensure and BLS certification within 90 days.

You will conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, set goals and treatment plans, supervise PT/PTA staff and students, and complete detailed documentation. The position offers per diem scheduling with competitive compensation and opportunities for involvement in discharge planning and patient education while

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessments.
• Set goals and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise PT/PTA staff and students.
• Complete documentation per department policies.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement and continuing education.

Skills

PT licensure

BLS certified

Per diem

Job description

Hospital Name: Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: New Orleans, LA

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $56.00 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.