Physical Therapist

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialist (LOS) Rehabilitation is an outpatient orthopaedic practice that values quality over quantity. We are currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist to work in a team-oriented setting with our post-surgical and conservative management clients. If you are interested in working in a setting that fosters professional development and values incorporating best evidence into practice, apply with us. A therapist with outpatient orthopaedic experience is preferred, but we will consider training the right candidate or new graduate. We do offer a full benefits package.

Requirements

• Assesses patient condition, establishes goals, treatments and care plan in conjunction with the physician, patient/family.
• Ensures that appropriate treatment is performed in interdisciplinary fashion, consulting with physicians about impact of physical therapy factors on the patient’s health status.
• Documents findings, treatments and other patient information for the medial record.
• Educates patient/family on appropriate care and use of various therapies/exercises.
• Serves as information/education resource for patients, families and staff.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Therapy Technicians.
• Serves as a resource to Rehabilitation staff.
• Provides on-going education to the Rehabilitation staff.
• Assists the director with patient care issues.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

Education

Requires a doctorate, master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree if degreed program was grandfathered in. Current certification as a physical therapist.

Experience

New grads welcome to apply. Experience with orthopedics is preferred.