Physical Therapist (New Orleans)

The Physical Therapist provides evaluations and administers treatment procedures to patients referred for physical therapy. Directs and guides patient and family teaching. Provides oversight for ancillary personnel while maintaining professional standards. Interacts with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate goals and improve quality of care.

Sign on Bonus available.

Responsibilities

GENERAL DUTIES

• Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all physical rehabilitation care touchpoints for your patients.
• Interact with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate goals and improve quality of care.
• Ensure patient physical therapy care and activities consistent with the medical plan of care.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Monitor and engage with your patients, families, and appropriate care team members for teaching and education opportunities, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
• Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
• Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.
• Provide guidance to new and experienced personnel and oversight for ancillary personnel
• Reassess and revise goals and treatment plan as indicated by patient’s status, program requirements, and CMS rules and regulations.
• Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes and document as indicated regarding subsequent assessments, evaluation of treatment and interventions including responses.
• Maintain appropriate data and contribute to department Quality Management activities providing recommendations for systematic and programmatic improvements based upon the results of the data.
• Demonstrate skill and accuracy in performing age-appropriate assessments of patients and document results of standardized assessments and act as a resource to Program Managers and Directors for achievement of standards for accreditation by CARF and/or other accrediting organizations.

Qualifications

Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.

American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Health Care Provider.

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