LCMC Health-posted 4 months ago
Entry Level
New Orleans, LA
501-1,000 employees
Hospitals

The Physical Therapist PRN provides evaluations and administers treatment procedures to patients referred for physical therapy. Directs and guides patient/family teaching. Provides oversight for ancillary personnel while maintaining professional standards. Interacts with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate goals and improve quality of care.

  • Demonstrates skill and accuracy in performing age-appropriate assessments of patients and documents evaluation in EMR timely.
  • Re-assesses and revises goals and treatment plan as indicated by patient's status, program requirements, and CMS rules and regulations.
  • Evaluates patient progress toward expected outcomes and documents as indicated regarding subsequent assessments, evaluation of treatment and interventions including responses.
  • Plans and implements age appropriate patient care and activities consistent with the medical plan of care of each patient, including discharge planning.
  • Collaborates with physician regarding service needs.
  • Keeps daily statistics and charges as established for each area.
  • Contributes to department Quality Management activities providing recommendations for systematic and programmatic improvements based upon the results of the data.
  • Documents results of standardized assessments and acts as a resource to Program Managers and Directors for achievement of standards for accreditation by CARF, Commission on Cancer, and/or other accrediting organizations.
  • Provides guidance to new and experienced personnel, and performs lead therapist duties, when assigned.
  • Communicates effectively in order to provide optimal care to the patient and to promote a professional climate throughout the hospital.
  • Participates in team conferences, town halls, program, and discipline-specific meetings.
  • 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist.
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.
  • American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Health Care Provider.
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