*RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:*
* Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program initiatives, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
* Evaluates and develops PT plans of care to identify needs, formulate goals and interventions to achieve stated goals. This should include frequency and duration.
* Conducts specialized tests and uses functional outcomes measures tools to objectively measure strength, ROM and function.
* Directly guides patient in exercise programs and functional training.
* Provides instructions for HEP and therapeutic activities to be continued by the patient.
* Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques as required to meet the needs of patients including family or caregiver training.
* Conducts or participates in training appropriate staff in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
* Evaluates, documents and reports on patient’s progress as required.
* Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required.
* Attends other meetings as required.
* Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
* Other duties as assigned.
*EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:*
* Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree in a science-based field.
* Graduate from an accredited PT program
* Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and in good standing in the State of Louisiana.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $52.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
* Acute care
* Outpatient
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
* Lafayette, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person