Physical Therapist - Per Diem

2614 Jefferson Highway New Orleans, LA 70121-3828 Job Description Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital Partnership with Select Medical Position: Physical Therapist Location: New Orleans, LA Schedule: Per Diem Compensation: $56.00 Per Hour Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries , spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. Why Join Us: Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting. Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees. Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Setting goals and developing treatment plans. Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient‑specific and facility‑wide needs. Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment. Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students. Conducting individual patient therapy regimens. Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed. Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in‑services. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr