Physical Therapist

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC•Belle Chasse, LA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position for a Physical Therapist at the Naval Branch Health Clinic Joint Reserve Base in Belle Chasse, LA. The role involves performing a full range of physical therapist services, planning and preparing treatment programs, administering manual exercises and soft tissue mobilization, instructing patients on physical activities and the use of assistive devices, and recording treatment responses. The Physical Therapist will also coordinate treatment with physicians and other staff, contact referring physicians regarding patient care, and perform prevention and wellness activities. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 0700 – 1530.

Requirements

Master’s degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduate prior to January 1, 2002.
Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Three (3) year of experience as a Physical Therapist, after graduation.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the MTF.
Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
Coordinate treatment with physician and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care.
Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.