- Location
- Youngsville, LA
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialist (LOS) Rehabilitation is an outpatient orthopaedic practice that values quality over quantity. We are currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist to work in a team-oriented setting with our post-surgical and conservative management clients. If you are interested in working in a setting that fosters professional development and values incorporating best evidence into practice, apply with us. A therapist with outpatient orthopaedic experience is preferred, but we will consider training the right candidate or new graduate. We do offer a full benefits package.
Requirements
- Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments and care plan in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
- Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
- Documents findings, treatments and other patient information for the medial record.
- Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
- Serves as information/education resource for patients, families and staff.
- Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Therapy Technicians.
- Serves as a resource to Rehabilitation staff.
- Provides on-going education to the Rehabilitation staff.
- Assists the director with patient care issues.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.
Education
Requires a doctorate, master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree if degreed program was grandfathered in. Current certification as a physical therapist.
Experience
New grads welcome to apply. Experience with orthopedics is preferred.
