Physical Therapist -Zachary, LA

LHC Group; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team in Zachary, Louisiana. The role involves assessing and treating patients to enhance their well-being and maintaining strong communication with healthcare teams. This position offers a supportive work culture, with opportunities for career growth and a competitive sign-on bonus. Applicants must have current licensure in Louisiana and a passion for helping others.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $5,000

Continuing education reimbursement

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Licensure in Louisiana as a Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT).
• CPR certification required.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional status and therapy needs.
• Develop and report treatment plans to healthcare team.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function.
• Instruct patients and families on care plans and progress.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Pain management

Team communication

Education

Current Physical Therapy licensure in Louisiana

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Description

Summary

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist

Sign on bonus: $5,000

At Feliciana Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• independence and autonomy
• career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient’s well-being, and evaluates the patient’s progress

• Evaluates the patient’s functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of Louisiana
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transpiration

Company Overview

?LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

Feliciana Home Health a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.