Physical Therapist - PRN

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness package

401k options

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation center in Shreveport is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical dysfunction. The role includes developing treatment strategies and delivering therapeutic services to enhance patient independence. Applicants should have a current state license and BLS certification. The hospital offers a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and a competitive benefits package including medical coverage, 401k, and more.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• BLS certification must be obtained; online certification is not acceptable.
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and determine treatment strategies for patients.
• Deliver or delegate services to rehabilitate physical dysfunction.
• Use therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Job description

Position Summary

Independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Pay

Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.

Desired Qualifications

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled