Job Posting
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist (PT)
Department: Rehabilitation
Reports To: Rehabilitation Director
Status: Flex
About Riverside Medical Center
At Riverside Medical Center, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. In partnership with our medical staff and community, we provide compassionate, ethical care through quality emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. We value teamwork, confidentiality, continued learning, and ongoing improvement in our systems, services, and technology.
Position Summary
The Physical Therapist (PT) evaluates, plans, and implements individualized treatment programs designed to restore function, improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote independence. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, supports quality improvement initiatives, and provides supervision and guidance to Physical Therapy Technicians and Aides to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
Qualifications
-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
-Current Louisiana Physical Therapist license required.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
-Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
-Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and a dynamic healthcare environment.
-Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to perform and direct work according to departmental standards with minimal supervision.
-Emotional maturity and the ability to function effectively under stress.
-Ability to provide care for patients of all ages and varying levels of physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs.
Key Responsibilities
-Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
-Implement treatment programs according to the principles and practices of Physical Therapy.
-Assess patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
-Provide therapeutic interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
-Supervise and collaborate with Physical Therapy Technicians and Aides to ensure quality patient care.
-Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, case management, and rehabilitation team members to coordinate patient care.
-Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
-Educate patients and families regarding treatment goals, exercises, safety measures, and home programs.
-Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient documentation.
-Observe professional ethics and maintain strict confidentiality of all patient, family, medical, financial, and employment information in accordance with HIPAA regulations and Riverside Medical Center policies.
-Follow accepted patient safety practices and organizational policies.
-Perform additional duties as assigned.
Why Riverside Medical Center?
Riverside Medical Center offers a supportive, team-oriented environment focused on quality care, continued learning, and professional growth. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.
Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Ref Code: 12/8nw |
