Physical Therapist Full Time Louisiana Extended Care Hospital

Overview

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team!

Job description:

Physical Therapist – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC, ICU, CC)Lafayette, LA

Full-Time | Day Shift AvailableVibra Permanent Staffing – Direct Hire Opportunity

Advance Your Career at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital – Lafayette

Vibra Permanent Staffing is seeking experienced and dedicated Physical Therapists (PTs) for a direct hire, full-time opportunity with one of our trusted Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) partners in Lafayette, LA. This is your chance to join a specialized team that provides life-changing care to high-acuity patients recovering from complex medical conditions.

✅ Full-time position – FULL-TIME DAYS✅ Work in a specialty ACUTE setting with medically complex patients✅ Competitive salary shift differentials✅ Comprehensive benefits and PTO package✅ Supportive, mission-driven work culture focused on quality outcomes

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, hands-on physical therapy to medically complex patients recovering from serious illness, injury, or surgery
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to implement and adjust individualized rehabilitation plans
• Assess patient mobility, strength, endurance, and functional capacity, and develop targeted treatment strategies to maximize recovery and independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on mobility techniques, fall prevention, and safe discharge planning to promote long-term outcomes
• Accurately document patient progress and treatment effectiveness in compliance with facility policies, regulatory standards, and professional best practices

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in Louisiana
• 1 year of acute care, ICU, or LTAC experience strongly preferred
• BLS required
• Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to excellence in patient care
• Compassionate, team-oriented mindset