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LCMC Health

Physical Therapist PRN

LCMC Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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As a physical therapist, no two days and no two patients are alike. You will champion multiple patients as they begin their rehabilitation journey, encouraging, comforting, and preparing them for therapy while interacting with physicians, case managers, nurses, and families as part of a team care approach. Just the act of taking a few steps can be an extraordinary milestone for your patient.

We support your growth with tangible and intangible resources to amplify your impact and expertise. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and personality all add up to you, and we are excited to learn what you will bring to this critical rehabilitation role.

Responsibilities

Take the lead: prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all physical rehabilitation care touchpoints for your patients.

Interact with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate goals and improve quality of care.

Ensure patient physical therapy care and activities are consistent with the medical plan of care.

Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.

Monitor and engage with patients, families, and care team members for teaching and education opportunities, patient condition changes, or questions and concerns.

Ensure continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional patient experience.

Contribute to the team by assisting others without being asked.

Provide guidance to new and experienced personnel and oversight for ancillary personnel.

Reassess and revise goals and treatment plans as indicated by patient status, program requirements, and CMS rules and regulations.

Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes and document subsequent assessments and interventions.

Maintain data and contribute to department quality management activities, providing recommendations for improvements based on data.

Demonstrate skill in performing age-appropriate assessments and document results; act as a resource for accreditation standards where applicable.

Qualifications Minimum

B.S., M.S., or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Current license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Louisiana

American Heart Association Basic Life Support/CPR certification (can be certified once onboarded)

Non-Violent Crises Intervention certification (can be certified once onboarded)

Preferred

1-year experience in setting

Additional certifications desired: manual therapy dry needling, vestibular rehab, women’s health

New grads welcome to apply

Work shift Days (United States of America)

About LCMC Health LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, with a culture that values authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a welcoming attitude.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Notes The above job summary describes the general nature and level of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

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