Physical Therapist

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, the goal is to deliver world-class healthcare close to home by attracting and retaining top professionals. The health system is located in Covington, a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with many amenities. The Physical Therapist plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability. This involves reviewing physician's referrals, assessing patient conditions, developing treatment programs, administering various therapies, and instructing patients and families on continued care.

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

Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability
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