Outpatient Physical Therapist

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. *#INDMEDICAL* 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 Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: * Lafayette, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person