Must be a graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of an accredited college or university with a B.S degree or higher in Physical Therapy.
Must be licensed by the State of Louisiana and maintain license in good standing.
Must maintain CPR and TB skin testing in accordance with hospital policy.
Job Duties:
· Provides PT evaluations and treatments to inpatients and outpatients of St. Helena Parish Hospital and residents of St. Helena Parish Nursing Home by physician referral according to prescribed orders.
· Serves as a team member in the care of St. Helena Parish Nursing Home residents and St. Helena Parish Hospital inpatients and outpatients, including consultation screenings, staff education and participation in meetings where P.T. expertise is beneficial to patient care.
· Performs initial Wellness screenings and implements Wellness program as per MD orders.
· Completes all documentation timely and per guidelines regarding patient treatments and changes in progress and condition.
· Appropriately enters charges for patients for services rendered.
· Assists patients in coping with mental and physical problems due to his/her current illness.
· Assists patient and family in preparation for adapting to home environment upon discharge and in developing home treatment programs.
· Communicates with all caregivers and team members timely and accurately to assist in the care of the patient.
· Supervises support staff including rehabilitation technicians.
· Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant, provisional licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with licensing board requirements and professional standards.
· Must be able to perform a ‘Moderate assistance’ level transfer independently or a ‘Maximum assistance transfer’ with assistance or the use of a mechanical lift.
· Delivers age appropriate care for the patient population.
Job Type: Part-time
Interested candidates may email your resume to dgreco@shhosp.org
You may also submit your resume using our ONLINE APPLICATION.
St. Helena Parish Hospital and Nursing Home is an equal opportunity provider and employer.