Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist functions autonomously to deliver physical therapy treatment through referral or direct to consumer. The role evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses responses to treatment, and monitors progress toward patient-specific goals. The therapist helps ensure patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience, and quality metrics, and assists in developing and enhancing programs to address patient and community needs.

The position requires maintaining patient records in accordance with documentation standards and adapting interactions to the needs of different patient populations, including respecting privacy, explaining services and procedures, and requesting permission. The therapist must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and comply with the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The work is performed in a healthcare patient-care area and includes routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
• Current physical therapy license in the state of practice, eligibility for licensure by examination, or reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills when working with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations and provide treatment programs to facilitate patient-specific goals.
• Assess patients’ responses to treatment and recommend changes to treatment plans as appropriate.
• Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Meet productivity levels established by administration, including access-to-care, patient-experience, and quality measures.
• Assist in developing and enhancing programs to meet patient and community needs.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permissions.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level