Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital·Jefferson, Louisiana
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.
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.
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
Candidates must hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist. BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
Market context
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