Physical Therapist - PRN

St. James Parish Hospital; Lutcher (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, LA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide a full range of PT services, including assessment, planning and treatment in an interdisciplinary setting.

The role involves developing comprehensive treatment plans, documenting progress, and contributing to program development and quality improvement. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Physical Therapy, a current LA license, and BLS certification or readiness to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in Louisiana.
• Active BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes screenings and patient evaluations per policy and physician orders.
• Develops and implements evidence‑based, comprehensive treatment plans.
• Evaluates patient response and communicates progress with the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents patient care and prepares discharge summaries as required.
• Provides patient and family education to support functional independence.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences and contributes to care planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

• Location 1645 Lutcher Avenue,Lutcher, LA, 70071,United States
• Job Category Clinical Staff
• Employee Type PRN

Description

The Physical Therapist shall be responsible for providing a full range of Physical Therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the positions qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The Physical Therapist shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, problem-solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.

Job Duties:

• Completes screening on patients as clinically necessary
• Patient evaluation is completed following receipt of physician’s order, per policy and procedure.
• Contributes to individual care plans and appropriate setting specific evaluations.
• Develops and implements an evidence-based, comprehensive treatment plan based on the results of the individual evaluation
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and provides feedback to the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents the course of patient care, including progress made and continuing need for treatment. Discharge summaries and applicable supporting documentation are completed according to policy and procedure.
• Provides patient and family/caregiver education and training that assists with continued functional independence.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care conference meetings, as directed, and provides/seeks input to/from others on patient care.
• Supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians
• Clinically and Age-appropriate therapeutic interventions

Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from a Physical Therapy program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Louisiana
• Active BLS certification or able to obtain in 90 days of hire

Preferred:

• One to three years of experience treating patients as a PT with patients in a clinical setting

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8-hour shifts - PRN

Summary

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