Physical Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital, in partnership with Select Medical, is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join their team in New Orleans, LA. This Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. The role offers an extensive orientation program, opportunities for advancement, and benefits that support the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their families. Part-time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year, and an employee assistance program is also available to part-time employees. The team is comprised of over 44,000 committed individuals dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Requirements
- Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
- Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Teaching and counseling patients/families.
- Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
- Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
- Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
- Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
- Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
- Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
- Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
- Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.
Benefits
- 401k (eligibility based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)
- Employee assistance program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
