Physical Therapist - Urgent Hiring

Summary:

The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for the patients assigned to physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population.

Responsibilities:

• Gathers pertinent data from the chart and other caregivers; discusses with the physician as necessary
• Independently assesses all patient types as assigned
• Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling, and/or performing additional testing
• Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic, and attainable goals
• Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when the need arises
• Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with the patient and family, and makes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required 
• Doctorate Prof preferred 
• Current Louisiana PT License required
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time