PRN Physical Therapist – Interdisciplinary Care & Impact

St. James Parish Hospital; Lutcher (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, LA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide a full range of PT services, including assessment, planning and treatment in an interdisciplinary setting.

The role involves developing comprehensive treatment plans, documenting progress, and contributing to program development and quality improvement. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Physical Therapy, a current LA license, and BLS certification or readiness to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy in Louisiana.
• Active BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes screenings and patient evaluations per policy and physician orders.
• Develops and implements evidence‑based, comprehensive treatment plans.
• Evaluates patient response and communicates progress with the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents patient care and prepares discharge summaries as required.
• Provides patient and family education to support functional independence.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences and contributes to care planning.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, LA is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide a full range of PT services, including assessment, planning and treatment in an interdisciplinary setting.

The role involves developing comprehensive treatment plans, documenting progress, and contributing to program development and quality improvement. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Physical Therapy, a current LA license, and BLS certification or readiness to obtain within 90 days.