Physical Therapist - Outpatient - Ochsner Therapy & Wellness - Clearview

Ochsner Health • Metairie, LA

5d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist functions autonomously to deliver physical therapy treatment through referral or direct-to-consumer access. The role evaluates patients, develops treatment plans, assesses patient responses, and monitors progress toward treatment goals. It helps ensure patient needs are met through access to care, patient experience, and quality metrics, and contributes to program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.

The role requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The employee must follow the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including promptly reporting suspected unethical conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns. The position involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
• Current physical therapy license in the state of practice, eligibility for licensure by examination, or reciprocity from another state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills when working with varied patients and diagnoses.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain flexible with schedules that fluctuate based on patient demand.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of very heavy work, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient-specific goals.
• Assesses patients’ responses to treatment and recommends changes to treatment plans as appropriate.
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Meets productivity levels established by administration, including expectations related to access to care, patient experience, and quality.
• Assists in developing and enhancing programs to meet patient and community needs.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adjusting communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Keeps knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensures compliance.
• Immediately reports known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct, patient or employee safety concerns, privacy issues, and other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time