PRN Physical Therapist & Rehab Program Lead

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning for inpatients and outpatients. The role involves supervising PT staff, PTAs, rehab technicians, and volunteers, and contributing to program development and performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing individualized plans with measurable goals, participating in conferences, counseling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Licensure and BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the physical, cognitive abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific needs.
• Develops and implements, with patient/family participation, individualized treatment plans, as indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals.
• Adheres to documentation practices including Initial Evaluations, Daily/Weekly Progress notes and Discharge Summaries.
• Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and departmental and interdepartmental meetings.
• Counsels patient and family regarding evaluation, care, and treatment and initiates discharge planning.
• Supervises Physical Therapy staff, PTAs, Rehab Technicians, and Volunteers and coordinates student programs.

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree

BLS certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning for inpatients and outpatients. The role involves supervising PT staff, PTAs, rehab technicians, and volunteers, and contributing to program development and performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, developing individualized plans with measurable goals, participating in conferences, counseling