Physical Therapist (PT) - Acute

1 month ago

LouisianaFull TimePhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ochsner Health as a Physical Therapist – Acute Care in United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Work Experience Required

None. Certifications Required

Requirements

inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Education Required

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy. Work Experience Required

None. Certifications Required

Picayune Earned 2022

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Physical Therapist – Acute Care.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPhysical Therapy TreatmentCollaborationCommunicationJudgmentDecision-MakingInterpersonal SkillsComputer ProficiencyDocumentationPatient SafetyTreatment AdaptationCompliance

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at Ochsner Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Physical Therapy Treatment, Collaboration, Communication, Judgment, Decision-Making, Interpersonal Skills, Computer Proficiency. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves evaluating patients and providing inpatient physical therapy treatment programs based on physician orders, while collaborating with the healthcare team to facilitate the patient's transition to appropriate post-acute or home care to meet specific goals. The therapist must assess t...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Professional Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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