Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
PRN POSITION
The Physical Therapist provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health.
Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer
Classification: Non Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy.
2. Graduate of an accredited program of Physical Therapy.
3. Current BLS certification.
4. Minimum of one year experience in a hospital setting.
5. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive patient info.
6. Must have excellent verbal and written skills.
7. Must be able to solve problems independently.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of function.
- Develops and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
- Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of assigned caseload.
- Prepares clinical progress notes.
- Supervises therapy assistants.
- Evaluates outcomes.
- Educate patients and/or families on safe practices and equipment use.
- Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management techniques.
- Communicate with nursing staff on a regular basis of any patient issues.
- Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relations with internal and external customers.
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and demeanor.
- Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include good color vision and depth perception.
3. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 100 pounds on an occasional basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
4. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least six hours per day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital
A Patient-Focused, Physician-Owned Hospital
The Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital provides specialized care for patients with specific, non-critical and non-emergent surgical admissions. The ultimate goal of the facility is to assist patients throughout their stay to a successful recovery, by providing a setting and care that is a more effective delivery of health care. This is accomplished by providing a comfortable home-like setting, in which a caring professional staff works to insure the highest level of patient care in a more cost-effective setting. Family support and involvement is promoted and encourage as well. This supports the patient’s self-image as “other-wise healthy” and facilitates a speedier return to the community, reducing health care costs and strengthening the economy at large.
The surgical hospital offers procedures for the following specialties: ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oral surgery, orthopedics, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry and urology.
In addition to surgical services, Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital has an imaging department comprised of MRI, CT, general radiology and ultrasound, as well as laboratory, pharmacy and dietary services.
The facility provides a full-time staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, technicians and other ancillary personnel for patient care in the perioperative setting. In addition, the facility has available necessary equipment and trained personnel for handling unforeseeable emergencies.
Company Website: www.clshospital.com
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