Physical Therapist FT

Make an Impact in Every Movement

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

As a Physical Therapist, no two days—and no two patients—are alike. You'll guide patients through their rehabilitation journey, whether recovering from neurological conditions or physical trauma. Along the way, you'll encourage, support, and prepare them for success—working alongside physicians, nurses, case managers, and families to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

In the world of rehabilitation, even a few steps forward can be life-changing. Here, you'll celebrate those moments every day.

And while you focus on your patients' extraordinary progress, we focus on giving you the tools, support, and opportunities to grow your expertise and expand your impact.

Your Everyday Impact

• Lead the care journey – Prioritize, coordinate, and manage all aspects of rehabilitation for your patients
• Collaborate across care teams – Partner with interdisciplinary teammates to align goals and improve outcomes
• Deliver plan-driven care – Ensure therapy aligns with each patient's individualized medical plan
• Promote safety – Maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients, families, and staff
• Educate and engage – Communicate with patients and families on progress, care plans, and next steps
• Ensure continuity – Deliver a seamless, efficient patient experience from evaluation through discharge
• Support your team – Step in to help others and contribute to a collaborative culture
• Guide and mentor – Provide oversight to ancillary staff and support team development
• Adapt care in real time – Reassess progress and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and CMS guidelines
• Document with accuracy – Record evaluations, interventions, and outcomes clearly and timely
• Drive quality improvement – Use data to support outcomes and enhance program performance
• Assess with expertise – Perform age-appropriate evaluations and support accreditation standards (CARF and more)

Excellence in Practice

• Maintain accurate daily statistics and billing documentation
• Contribute to Quality Management initiatives and performance improvement
• Support compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements
• Serve as a clinical resource to leadership and team members

Collaboration & Leadership

• Communicate effectively to support optimal patient outcomes and a positive work environment
• Participate in team conferences, department meetings, and organizational forums
• Provide guidance to both new and experienced staff
• Assume lead therapist responsibilities when assigned

What You'll Need

• Degree in Physical Therapy (BS, Master's, or Doctorate)
• Current Louisiana Physical Therapist License
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) – American Heart Association
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (or obtained upon hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a rehabilitation or similar clinical setting
• Certifications in specialized areas (manual therapy, dry needling, vestibular rehab, women's health)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary.

About New Orleans East Hospital

New Orleans East Hospital, vital to LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been New Orleans East's and the surrounding community's trusted healthcare leader since 2014, embodying our mission of not only superior care, but healthcare with heart, courtesy, concern, kindness, and welcoming spirit for everyone. Learn more about New Orleans East Hospital and our Leapfrog "Grade A" Hospital Safety distinction.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it's all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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