Physical Therapist- Acute Care - PRN - Saturday Coverage as needed - St. Bernard Parish - Chalmette
About The Position
We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based upon evaluation, assessment and medical referral; maintains patient care records, evaluates the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes; participates in in-service and continuing education programs; participates in special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and writing of professional papers; and assists with program development/enhancement. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Ochsner Health is the leading not-for-profit healthcare provider in the Gulf South, delivering expert care at its 46 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers. For 12 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Ochsner as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana. Additionally, Ochsner Children’s has been recognized as the No. 1 hospital for kids in Louisiana for three consecutive years. Ochsner inspires healthier lives and stronger communities through a combination of standard-setting expertise, quality and connection not found anywhere else in the region. In 2023, Ochsner Health cared for more than 1.5 million people from every state in the nation and 65 countries. Ochsner’s workforce includes more than 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians. To learn more about how Ochsner empowers people to get well and stay well, visit https://www.ochsner.org/.
Requirements
- Education Required - Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
- Work Experience Required - none
- Certifications Required - Current physical therapy license in the state of practice or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Excellent judgment and decision-making skills in order to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses
- Strong interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based upon evaluation, assessment and medical referral
- Maintains patient care records, evaluates the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes
- Participates in in-service and continuing education programs
- Participates in special departmental programs, clinical education, research, and writing of professional papers
- Assists with program development/enhancement
- Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and treatment
- Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures
- Exhibits flexibility in overall department needs and actively participates in staff and committee projects
- Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration and conducts professional development, required training, and credentialing
- Participates in the education and training of physical therapy students
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
- Other related duties as required
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Job Type
Part-time
