Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialist (LOS) Rehabilitation is an outpatient orthopaedic practice that values quality over quantity. We are currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist to work in a team-oriented setting with our post-surgical and conservative management clients. If you are interested in working in a setting that fosters professional development and values incorporating best evidence into practice, apply with us. A therapist with outpatient orthopaedic experience is preferred, but we will consider training the right candidate or new graduate. We do offer a full benefits package.

1. Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments and care plan in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
2. Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
3. Documents findings, treatments and other patient information for the medial record.
4. Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
5. Serves as information/education resource for patients, families and staff.
6. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Therapy Technicians.
7. Serves as a resource to Rehabilitation staff.
8. Provides on-going education to the Rehabilitation staff.
9. Assists the director with patient care issues.
10. Maintains patient confidentiality.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

Education

Requires a doctorate, master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree if degreed program was grandfathered in. Current certification as a physical therapist.

Experience

New grads welcome to apply. Experience with orthopedics is preferred.