Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist United Medical Healthwest Rehabilitation Hospital Gretna, LA Job Details Full-time $5 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Soft tissue mobilization Diagnostic result interpretation Neurological physical therapy Fabrication Patient and family consultation Patient follow-up care Care plan evaluation Activities of daily living (ADL) training Management OSHA Initial assessment (medical evaluation) Adaptive equipment fitting Orthopedic splint application Functional assessments for physical therapy Rehabilitation devices Care documentation Mid-level Patient transfer training Diagnostic evaluation Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery Assisting with ADLs Medical scheduling Electrotherapy Muscle strength testing Care coordination meetings Motor function examinations Wound care supplies Electrical stimulation units Discharge planning Full Job Description United Medical Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic physical therapists to join our dymanic therapy team! This inpatient rehabilitation facility in Gretna, Louisiana, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PT to provide high-quality, in-person therapy services. In this role, you will help patients regain mobility, strength, and function following injuries, surgeries, or neurological conditions. If you?re passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a supportive, cutting-edge healthcare team, we?d love to hear from you! In this role, you will provide and direct Physical Therapy Services to patients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication in accordance with Physical Therapy procedures. Also functions under physician?s orders.

PAY:

BASED ON EXPERIENCE.

$5.00 PER

HOUR WEEKEND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL

Demonstrates competency in the following areas:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluates patients in a timely manner to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family, and other team members. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including short- and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Monitors patient?s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders. Documents results of patient assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services in a timely manner. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. Participates in discharge planning Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above. Supervises and directs LPTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual Physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria Confers formally and informally with other team members, including nursing department team members, in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of patient therapy programs Adheres to established confidentiality standards Projects a positive and professional image at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

ADL/Functional Activities Assist Patients to

DON/DOFF

Body Mechanics Cognitive/Perceptual/Motor Electrical Stimulation Gym Ball Hot/Cold Packs Home Assessment Jobst/Isotoner Glove Paraffin Bath Dynamometer Removes/Adjusts/Replaces Braces, Splints and Slings Stabilization Training/Soft Tissue Mobilization Joint Protection Energy Conservation TENS Transfer Training Ultrasound Manual Muscle Testing/Hand Evaluation Gait Training Stationary Bike Wound Care/Debridement Training Stairs All other duties as assigned.