Physiatrist Needed Part-time (Physician )

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This job evaluates patients and provides inpatient physical therapy treatment programs based upon Physician orders from inpatient providers. Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient to the most appropriate level of post-acute or home care to achieve identified patient specific goals.

Location: Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics Rehab Services

Part Time (30 hours weekly)

Required - Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.

Work Experience

Required - Current physical therapy license in state of practice

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Assesses the patent's response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.

Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.

Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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