PHYSICAL THERAPIST - REHAB-INPATIENT THERAPY

North Oaks Health System; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA is seeking a Physical Therapist for inpatient rehabilitation services. You will oversee daily department operations, supervise staff, and develop patient-specific treatment plans across acute care, inpatient, and related settings.

Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team is essential. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, coordinating care, documenting progress, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program with licensure requirements met.
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff and students.
• Develop and implement patient-specific treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred patients and gather data from records, interviews, observation and team input.
• Develop and modify treatment plans with clear goals considering age, diagnosis, medical and psychosocial background.
• Prepare written evaluations, problem lists, and progress reports.
• Assist in insurance documentation and ensure appropriate coverage for services.
• Communicate observations with nursing and team members to coordinate care.
• Supervise staff and coordinate scheduling and patient assignments.
• Provide clinical supervision and attend conferences; monitor caseload balance.
• Act as liaison with medical staff and educate other personnel.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Treatment planning

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program

Licensed physical therapist

Tools

PT equipment knowledge

Job description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST - REHAB-INPATIENT THERAPY - 13694

US:LA:Hammond | Allied Health and Rehabilitation Services | Full Time

Description

Status: Full Time

Shift: 8-4:30 M-F with on-call and holiday work available

Exempt: No

Summary:
Assist in managing daily operations of the department. Supervise subordinate staff members. Facilitate program development. Plan and implement specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy in all areas in the hospital system including but not limited to: Acute care, Outpatient, CMR and Hospice. Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Other information:
NoneSpecialized or Technical Education Required:Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy. License and registration as required. Temporary License accepted while therapist is in licensure process.Manual or Physical Skill Required:Body mechanics.Working knowledge of proper equipment used for physical therapy treatments.Physical Effort Required:Intermittent exertion in positioning, lifting, transferring patients, equipment or other materials. Walking and standing predominant although some stooping, kneeling and reaching are required.Strength: MediumPush: FrequentlyPull: FrequentlyCarry: FrequentlyLift: FrequentlySit: OccasionallyStand: ConstantlyWalk: Constantly

Responsibilities:

• 1. Evaluate referred patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.
• 2. Develop a plan of treatment for assigned patients including specific goals and activities. Reevaluate and modify plan at periodic intervals and as necessary per Physical Therapy Practice Act. Sets reasonable, functional goals and treatment plan with consideration for age, diagnosis, medical and psychosocial background. Treat assigned patients and guide individual patients in selection of appropriate activities. Lead specialized activities. May confirm as necessary with physician concerning alternatives available.
• 3. Prepare written documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized problem lists and treatment care plans, progress reports and other such reports.
• 4. Complete appropriate documents to assist in requests for certification from patients’ insurance carrier. Continually monitor approval to ensure appropriate coverage for services.
• 5. Communicate observations, facts and comments with nursing and interdisciplinary team members, individually, and through team meeting presentations to insure efficient coordination of the overall health care plan.
• 6. Supervise subordinate staff and student activities; assign patients and transmit orders to support staff members. Coordinate scheduling of patients.
• 7. Provide clinical supervision of patient treatments, family and inter-team communication, and record keeping. Attend staff conferences and family conferences. Monitor patient case load balance.
• 8. Act as liaison with nursing, medical staff and other hospital personnel to facilitate problem solving and coordination of services and act as educational resource.
• 9. Identify needs in program planning and facilitate program development.
• 10. Provide the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• 11. Comply with department policies, procedures, objectives, safety, environment, infection control and quality assurance programs.
• 12. Participate in educational programs, in-service meetings and attend other meetings as required.
• 13. Meet the needs of patients in the waiting area and the treatment rooms in an appropriate and safe manner.
• 14. Maintain appointment books, logs, charge records and schedules as necessary for the daily operations of the department.
• 15. Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.
• 16. Follow North Oaks Health System’s Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.