Physical Therapist - Outpatient - PRN - Ochsner Health Center - Covington

Ochsner Health • Covington, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job functions autonomously to deliver physical therapy treatment, either through referral or direct to consumer. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses patients, and monitors progress toward treatment goals. They ensure patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience, and quality of care metrics. The role also assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs. Ochsner Health is a 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. Ochsner is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating, and values its dedicated employees. Ochsner Health is recognized as a top workplace for diversity, parents and families, and overall employee engagement.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.
• Assesses the patent’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.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• Employer of Choice
• Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024
• Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
• Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace
• Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA!
• Awarded Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years by The Times-Picayune
• Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
• Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees