Physical Therapist , PT Part-Time or PRN
About The Position
We are hiring for a part-time or PRN Physical Therapist in the Marshall area. At CHRISTUS Good Shepherd HomeCare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve - it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As a Physical Therapist, you can expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities flexible scheduling and autonomy career growth possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare. The Home Health Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
Requirements
- Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice
- Current CPR certification
- Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Responsibilities
- Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
- Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
- Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
