Physical Therapist FT Outpatient

Ochsner Health-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
New Orleans, LA
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This job functions autonomously to deliver physical therapy treatment, either through referral or direct to consumer. Evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses patients, and monitors progress toward treatment goals. Ensures patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience and quality of care metrics. Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

  • Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
  • Assesses the patient’s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate.
  • Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration, including but not limited to access to care, patient experience and quality.
  • Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
  • 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.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
  • 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.
  • Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.
  • Ochsner Health 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.
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