Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors. IMC is currently hiring a Physician Therapist (Rehab Services) , who under the general supervision of the Director of Rehab Services, the Physical Therapist will evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, be responsible for organizing and conducting medically necessary physical therapy to restore function , prevent disability, decrease pain, and promote healing following disease, injury or sickness. The physical therapist will help the patient reach his/her maximum potential and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. This will be done in a variety of settings including home health, outpatient, and inpatient. The therapist will need knowledge and competency to provide care based on physical, psycho-social, education level, and safety concerns for neonate, infant, toddler, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

EDUCATION

Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from an approved school.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Current valid Physical Therapy License in Louisiana, or a temporary permit granted by

LSBPTE. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Successful completion of long-term clinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient environments from an accredited PT school, or one year of recent experience in inpatient or outpatient practice.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of PT delivery throughout patient lifespan, neonate through geriatric. Knowledge of outpatient therapy services including delivery of modalities. Knowledge of acute PT for inpatient services including wound care. Knowledge of home health PT services.

PRINCIPLE TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluate patients Treat patients Monitor and assess patients Supervise delivery of treatment to patients Reassess patients Assists director of rehab with development of policies and procedures. Assist with scheduling of patients Documentation of patient care Assist with daily operations of outpatient and inpatient rehab services

SCHEDULES

Full-time Part-time

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

Great medical benefit plan Participation in robust state pension plan Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!