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Egan - Ochsner Home Health River Parishes

Physical Therapist

Egan - Ochsner Home Health River Parishes, Laplace, Louisiana, United States, 70000


We are hiring for a Physical TherapistAt Ochsner Home Health LaPlace, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from ***** for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

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​the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationshipscontinuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunitiesindependence and autonomycareer growth possibilities​Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

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Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT)

in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patients well-being, and evaluates the patients progressEvaluates the patients functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.Observes and reports the patients response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Licensure Requirements

Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of LouisianaCurrent CPR certificationMust have a current drivers license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Additional State Requirements

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No additional state specific requirements.