• Physical Therapist - Weekend Option

    Select Medical (New Orleans, LA)


    Overview

    Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

    *A partnership with Select Medical*

     

    New Orleans, LA

     

    Physical Therapist (PT) -** **Weekend Option

     

    Shift Options: Four 10-Hour Shifts OR Five 8-Hour Shifts

     

    _Required to work Saturday&Sunday_

     

    Increased Rates + Sign-on Bonus Offered!

     

    Rate Range $78,500 to $116,000 Per Year

     

    _(Based on years of experience)_

     

    Ask about our Student Loan Assistance Program!

     

    Not the right schedule, check out our other Full-time or PRN positions!

    Benefits of being a therapist with us:

    + **_$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for Full-time Physical Therapists_**

    + **_Student loan assistance program_**

    + Engaged and team-oriented culture

    + Clinical ladders to develop our therapists

    + _Therapy Preceptor Pay Bonus Incentive_

    + Latest rehab technologies

    + Full-benefits package (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)

    + A network of over 50K employees nationwide with relocation and advancement opportunities

    Responsibilities

    Position Summary

    Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

    Specific Duties

    + Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.

    + Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.

    + Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.

    + Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.

    + Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.

    + Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.

    + Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.

    + Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.

    + Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment required.

    + Home Care Requirements: One or more years of clinical experience and a valid state Driver’s License.

     

    Additional Data

     

    _Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans_

     

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    **Job ID** _318781_

    **Experience (Years)** _1_

    **Category** _Physical Therapist_

    **Street Address** _2614 Jefferson Highway_