Physical Therapist Inpatient PRN

Your job is more than a job.

Make Every Step Count! As a Physical Therapist, no two days—and no two patients—are alike. You'll guide patients through their rehabilitation journey, whether they are recovering from neurological conditions, illness, injury, or physical trauma. Along the way, you'll encourage, support, and prepare them for success while collaborating with physicians, nurses, case managers, and families to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

This PRN Physical Therapist Inpatient position averages 20-30 hours/week and will float to burn to help occasionally if there is a need.

Your Everyday Impact

• Lead, prioritize, coordinate, and manage all aspects of rehabilitation care for your patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to align treatment goals and optimize patient outcomes.
• Deliver therapy services consistent with each patient's individualized plan of care.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, progress, and discharge recommendations.
• Communicate significant changes in patient condition and coordinate care across the rehabilitation team.
• Reassess patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed based on clinical findings and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide direction and support to ancillary staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Accurately document evaluations, interventions, patient progress, and outcomes.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program excellence.
• Perform age-appropriate evaluations and uphold accreditation and regulatory standards.

Excellence in Practice

• Maintain accurate productivity, billing, and clinical documentation.
• Participate in Quality Management and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Serve as a clinical resource for colleagues, leadership, and interdisciplinary team members.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members to support optimal outcomes.
• Participate in team conferences, department meetings, and organizational initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to both new and experienced staff members.
• Assume lead therapist responsibilities when assigned.

What You'll Need

• Current Louisiana Physical Therapist License with State of Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a rehabilitation or similar clinical setting.
• Certifications in specialty areas such as Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Vestibular Rehabilitation, or Women's Health.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Join Us

If you're passionate about helping patients regain strength, restore function, and reclaim independence, we'd love to meet you. Bring your expertise, compassion, and commitment to excellence—and help create life-changing outcomes every day.

Work Shift

• Variable Hours (United States of America)
• LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

• Your extras
• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do
• You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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