Glenwood Regional Medical Center·West Monroe, Louisiana
The Physical Therapist provides therapeutic services, assessments, and interventions to treat disabilities, injuries, and diseases. They are also responsible for supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and technicians according to state requirements.
The Physical Therapist is a skilled member of the health care team and provides therapeutic services to patients through-the-use of initial assessments, therapeutic procedures, and interventions in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the hospital and applicable law.
The individual treats disabilities, injuries, and disease through-the-use of therapeutic techniques according to prescriptions from a physician, performs testing and evaluation procedures on patients.
The PT possesses good organizational and time management skills.
The PT demonstrates good communication skills to interact with individuals appropriately, on a professional basis.
The PT must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served throughout the hospital and outpatient clinic.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units policies and procedures and skills check lists.
The PT supervises PTA's and technicians according to state and professional supervision requirements.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an institution approved and accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association and/or the American Medical Associations Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and Education. A certificate in Physical Therapy from an accredited educational institution will be acceptable if a Bachelor's Degree is held in another area. Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI. (Criminal conviction(s) will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment).
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy or a certificate in Physical Therapy combined with a Bachelor's degree in another field. Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan is required to provide age-appropriate care.
Market context
Physical therapist roles in Louisiana are typically driven by ongoing needs in hospitals, outpatient clinics, schools, and rehabilitation settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a PT doctorate or master’s degree, an active Louisiana license, and often prefer CPR certification or prior clinical experience, though new graduates may still be considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the care setting you want.