Physical Therapist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist at St. Tammany Health System is responsible for planning and administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment to patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases. The primary goal is to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. The health system is committed to attracting and retaining top professionals to deliver world-class healthcare close to home, located in Covington, Louisiana.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA accredited institution required.
Active or temporary Physical Therapist license from the Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy required.
Temporary license holders must obtain active license within 90 days of hire.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required.
Working knowledge of computer software to include, but not be limited to: word processing and spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

Trigger point dry needling certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Reviews physician's referral (prescription) and patient's condition and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required.
Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
Plans and prepares written treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
Administers manual therapy techniques to improve and maintain function.
Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform various physical activities, such as therapeutic exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistant and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administers treatments involving application of physical agents, using equipment such as electrical stimulation, moist heat packs, and ultrasound machines.
Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Administers soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of soft tissue techniques and body physiology.
Administers traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
Records treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enters information into computer.
Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, aides, and students.