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Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital·Jefferson, Louisiana

$56 - $56/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 29 days ago
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About the role

Perform systematic patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with neurological, orthopedic, and traumatic injuries. Supervise therapy assistants and students while coordinating discharge planning and patient education.

Overview Ochsner Rehabilitation HospitalPartnership with Select MedicalPosition

  • Physical
  • TherapistLocation:
  • New
  • Orleans,
  • LASchedule:
  • Per
  • Diem
  • Compensation: $56.00
  • Per
  • Hour
  • Sign-On
  • Bonus: $7,500 after 16 shifts Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
  • Why
  • Join Us:
  • Start
  • Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Opportunity for
  • Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
  • Foster
  • Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
  • Your
  • Impact
  • Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Setting goals and developing treatment plans. Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs. Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment. Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students. Conducting individual patient therapy regimens. Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed. Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist. BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Quality Improvement
  • Discharge Planning
  • Medical Documentation
  • Patient Counseling
  • Patient Therapy Regimens

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • 401k

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$56 - $56/hr
Location
Jefferson, Louisiana
Posted
Jun 29, 2026
Closes
Jun 29, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital

Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital offers an excellent path to recovery and independence.

Salary listed on 7 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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