Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - PRN - Therapy & Wellness - Driftwood (Kenner)

Ochsner Health•Kenner, LA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This Physical Therapist position functions autonomously to deliver physical therapy treatment, either through referral or direct to consumer. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, assessing patients, and monitoring progress toward treatment goals. It ensures patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience, and quality of care metrics, and 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, recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report for 12 consecutive years. The organization has a workforce of over 38,000 dedicated team members and over 4,700 employed and affiliated physicians, caring for over 1.5 million people annually. Ochsner Health is an Employer of Choice, recognized for diversity and as a top place to work in healthcare and the USA.

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

Functions autonomously to deliver physical therapy treatment, either through referral or direct to consumer.
Evaluates patients.
Develops treatment plans.
Assesses patients.
Monitors progress toward treatment goals.
Ensures patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience and quality of care metrics.
Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.
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.
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.