Physical Therapist - PRN Weekends

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage scale

Health and wellness package

401k option

Life insurance

Job summary

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to independently evaluate patients, determine treatment strategies, and deliver rehabilitation services aimed at maximizing functional independence. The role emphasizes evaluation of strength, motion, balance and functional activities of daily living in an acute or prolonged care setting.

Minimum qualifications include current state licensure as a Physical Therapist and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and determine treatment strategies for physical dysfunction or pain.
• Deliver and/or delegate therapy services to maximize functional independence.
• Apply therapeutic modalities, exercise and other procedures as appropriate.
• Collaborate with care teams to plan patient-centered rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

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.

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

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including

• 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