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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$87,220 / year median in Louisiana
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Explore opportunities with Ochsner Home Health of Raceland, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Physical Therapist (Full Time, Part Time, or PRN), you will use discretion and independent judgment to provides age-appropriate services for hospice, including the following: comprehensive assessment, direct treatment to individuals, development of a home exercise program, patient/family instruction, participation Interdisciplinary Group, evaluation and selection of adaptive equipment, and documentation of services according to hospice standards.
Primary Responsibilities:
Initiates physical therapy evaluation according to physician orders and Plan of Care for the purpose of symptom control or to enable the patient to maintain activities of daily living and basic functional skills Documents in the patient's clinical record each visit made to the patient and gives report including patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's status including comfort level and follow-up to physician and Administrator using the Care Management process Participates in the Interdisciplinary Group and provides applicable input for the patient's Plan of Care as needed Instructs and informs participating members of the Interdisciplinary group, the patient, the physician and the family functional limitations and progress towards goals as defined by the Plan of Care daily or no less than two weeks' time Prepares a written discharge summary when physical therapy services are discontinued with a copy retained in the patient's clinical record and a copy forwarded to the patient's physician conducted upon discharge from the physical therapy service Instructs, when appropriate, patient, family and other members of the hospice team in certain phases of physical therapy in which they may work with the patient.Required Qualifications:
Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice Current CPR certification Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client Pay Range Annual Total Cash Target Pay $86,607- $129,910 Hourly Pay Range $41.64
- $62.46 Per Visit Point Pay Range $49.97
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Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)