Physical Therapist - Acute Care - PRN - Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Ochsner Health•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Physical Therapist in Acute Care plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based on evaluation, assessment, and medical referral. The role maintains patient care records, evaluates patient responses to treatment, and recommends changes to treatment plans. It also supports departmental education, clinical education, research, professional writing, and program development or enhancement. The position performs age- and diagnosis-appropriate evaluations and treatment, maintains records according to documentation standards, and adapts communication and care to the needs of the patient population. The Physical Therapist contributes to department projects, meets productivity expectations, completes required training and credentialing, and participates in educating physical therapy students. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Current Louisiana physical therapy license, or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills when dealing with a variety of patients and diagnoses.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct physical therapy treatment programs based on evaluation, assessment, and medical referral.
Evaluate patient responses to treatment and recommend changes to treatment plans.
Perform age- and diagnosis-appropriate evaluations and treatment.
Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate in in-service and continuing education programs, special departmental programs, clinical education, research, professional writing, and program development or enhancement.
Exhibit flexibility in meeting department needs and participate in staff and committee projects.
Attain productivity levels established by administration and complete professional development, required training, and credentialing.
Participate in the education and training of physical therapy students.
Adapt behavior, explanations, permissions, and communication style to the specific patient population.
Perform other related duties as required.