Physical Therapist - (PRN Weekend Coverage)

The NeuroMedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The NeuroMedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist for weekend coverage to work in the inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role involves comprehensive evaluations and treatment planning to help patients with neurological diagnoses maximize their recovery and functional abilities.

Candidates must hold a current Louisiana license, have at least a Bachelor's Degree, and possess strong communication and neurorehabilitation skills. This position works with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physical Therapist with a current Louisiana license.
• One year or more experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations.
• Establish treatment plans.
• Provide appropriate physical therapy treatments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Neurorehabilitation techniques

Functional mobility skills improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Name: Physical Therapist - (PRN Weekend Coverage)

Listing: The NeuroMedical Center Rehabilitation Hospital is in search of a prn physical therapist to work in the inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

The physical therapist must be able to effectively complete comprehensive evaluations, establish treatment plans of care and provide appropriate physical therapy treatments to patients with a variety of neurological diagnoses and impairments. The focus of physical therapy in inpatient rehabilitation is to maximize each patient's recovery and level of functional ability including but not limited to: neuromuscular recovery (through neurorehabilitation) and functional mobility skills improvement (bed mobility, transfers, ambulation, wheelchair mobility, etc...) including the use of assistive devices as needed. This position also requires effective communication skills to provide continuity of care between therapists and treatment sessions, to educate, and train caregivers, and to provide an interdisciplinary team approach to each patient's care.

Qualifications

• Must be a Physical Therapist with a current Louisiana license.
• Bachelor's Degree
• One year or more experience