Physical Therapist PRN

Select Medical; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Medical's partner Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital in New Orleans, LA is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to join an inpatient rehabilitation team delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

You will conduct initial and ongoing assessments, develop treatment plans, supervise PTs/PTA students, and participate in discharge planning, documentation, and continuing education. Must hold LT state license and BLS; per diem roles eligible for benefits after hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as PT/PTA students.
• Completing documentation according to department policies.
• Discharge planning and patient education.

Education

PT licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans