Physical Therapist- Inpatient

Overview

We ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. At Ochsner Health, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job evaluates patients and provides inpatient physical therapy treatment programs based upon Physician orders from inpatient providers. Collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient to the most appropriate level of post-acute or home care to achieve identified patient-specific goals.

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus for external candidates

Location: Ochsner American Legion Hospital - Jennings

Full Time

• Education —
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor s degree in physical therapy.

• Work Experience —
  
  Required:
  
  None.

• Certifications —
  
  Required:
  
  Current physical therapy license in 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 ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills and ability to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient-specific goals.

• Assesses the patient s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate to improve quality of outcome and maintain patient safety.

• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.

• Ensures treatment protocols contribute to overall hospital quality and safety targets and achieve patient safety outcomes.

• 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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.

This employer 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. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Even though the weight lifted may be only a…