Physical Therapist FT

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital•Metairie, LA

7d•$78,008 - $116,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital, in partnership with Select Medical, is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist in New Orleans, Louisiana. The inpatient rehabilitation hospital provides compassionate care for people facing brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple trauma. The Physical Therapist assesses patients, develops and delivers individualized treatment, monitors and adapts care, educates patients and families, and contributes to discharge planning and quality improvement. The position includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and PT and PTA students. The hospital supports professional growth through an extensive orientation, tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities, and a clinical ladder program. Compensation is $78,008 to $116,000, based on years of experience.

Requirements

Hold a current state license as a Physical Therapist.
Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessments.
Promote continuous quality improvement.
Teach and counsel patients and families.
Set goals and develop treatment plans.
Work cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and PT and PTA students.
Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
Monitor patients' responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as needed.
Complete appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.