Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics- PRN - O'Neal Baton Rouge

13 days ago

Baton Rouge, LouisianaPer Diem / PRNOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Ochsner Health as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics, PRN 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

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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

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ochsner Health in United States.

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedicsPatient evaluationTreatment planningDocumentationCommunicationJudgmentDecision-makingInterpersonal skillsFlexibilityBLSComputer proficiency

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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery 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.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Orthopedics, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Documentation, Communication, Judgment, Decision-making. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The physical therapist will autonomously evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress toward clinical goals. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate patient records and assisting in program development to meet community needs.

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