Physical Therapist (PT)

Select Medical; Lacombe (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital in Lacombe, LA, is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide advanced treatment for patients with diverse medical challenges. Join a team committed to exceptional patient care and professional growth through extensive training and support.

Benefits

Clinical Ladder Program

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility required.
• Certified BLS or completion within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes treatment goals.
• Coordinates treatment programs with other services.
• Provides patient education for safe discharge.

Skills

Patient Education

Coordination

Education

State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Overview

Northshore Rehabilitation Hospital

*In Partnership with Ochsner, Slidell Memorial Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, and Select Medical*

Lacombe, LA

Physical Therapist (PT)

Per Diem / As Needed

Why work for North Shore Rehab Hospital? We are committed to your growth and success!

• Clinical Ladder Program (varies per location)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extensive and thorough orientation program
• Team oriented environment
• A 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive 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 multiples traumas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinatestreatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
• Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
• Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Additional Data

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process - to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*