Physical Therapist, PT

Jobtailor; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is hiring a physical therapist in Louisiana to manage patient care and supervise treatment in an age-appropriate manner. The role requires licensure in the state, current BLS, and ideally one year of clinical experience, with inpatient exposure or a keenness to learn.

Provide care aligned with the Physical Therapy Practice Act of Louisiana and adhere to PAM Health policies and ethics. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• PT license in the state where the hospital or clinic resides.
• Current BLS certification required.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn.
• Ability to provide care consistent with the Physical Therapy Practice Act of the state where the hospital or clinic resides.
• Adherence to the professional code of ethics and PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients and patient care.
• Deliver, direct, and supervise care provided in an age-appropriate manner.
• Provide care consistent with the Physical Therapy Practice Act of Louisiana.
• Follow the professional code of ethics and PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver compassionate care and achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Ethical decision-making

Clinical assessment

Tools

Documentation skills

Treatment planning

PT Practice Act compliance

Job description

Manage patients and patient care
Deliver, direct, and supervise care provided in an age-appropriate manner
Provide care consistent with the Physical Therapy Practice Act of Louisiana
Follow the professional code of ethics and PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
Collaborate with teams to deliver compassionate care and achieve the best possible patient outcomes

Requirements

• PT license in the state where the hospital or clinic resides
• Current BLS certification required
• One year of clinical experience preferred
• Prior inpatient hospital experience or a desire and commitment to learn
• Ability to provide care consistent with the Physical Therapy Practice Act of the state where the hospital or clinic resides
• Adherence to the professional code of ethics and PAM Health policies, procedures, and guidelines

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient management and care delivery in accordance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act of Louisiana, while adhering to ethical standards and organizational policies. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PT License
• BLS Certification
• Clinical Experience
• Inpatient Hospital Experience
• Patient Care Management

Hard Skills

• Patient Care
• Physical Therapy Practice Act Compliance
• Clinical Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Documentation Skills

Soft Skills

• Compassionate Care
• Team Collaboration
• Communication Skills
• Ethical Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• PT License
• BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Patient Management
• Healthcare Policies
• Professional Code of Ethics
• Clinical Guidelines