Physical Therapist - Weekend Option with 10 Hour Shifts Available

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 78,500 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Generous PTO

Comprehensive medical/RX plan

100% paid RN scholarship program

Company-matching 401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation facility in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) for the Weekend Option schedule. The ideal candidate will perform patient assessments, promote quality improvements, and develop treatment plans to enhance patient recovery. Applicants must hold a current PT licensure and be certified in BLS. The position offers compensation between $78,500 and $116,000 per year, along with a sign-on bonus of $15,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.

Skills

Patient assessment

Quality improvement

Teaching and counseling

Goal setting

Supervision

Education

State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS within 90 days

Job description

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

Position: Physical Therapist (PT) - Weekend Option

Location: New Orleans, LA

Schedule: Full-time; Four 10-Hour Shifts OR Five 8-Hour Shifts

Compensation: $78,500 to $116,000 Per Year

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate 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 multiple traumas.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
• Invest in Your Future: 100% paid RN scholarship program, company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Minimum Qualifications

• State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.