Physical Therapist
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center · Baton Rouge, LA · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About Geaux Fight
Join Geaux Fight, a highly specialized outpatient rehabilitation practice dedicated to oncology care, lymphedema management, pelvic health, and helping patients do more than survive—thrive.
We are currently seeking a compassionate, motivated therapist to help grow our unique team.
Essential Functions
- Provide individualized rehabilitation services for patients experiencing physical challenges related to cancer treatment, surgery, radiation, and survivorship.
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on a thorough evaluation and evidence-based care.
- Participate in specialty services including advanced manual therapy techniques, dry needling, auriculotherapy, lymphedema management, and pelvic floor rehabilitation (training available when interested).
- Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care, as well as converse with colleagues about sound treatment strategies in this unique population.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships through compassionate, patient-centered communication.
- Contribute to program development as Geaux Fight expands specialty services into Baton Rouge.
- Engage in ongoing continuing education and specialty skill development.
Qualifications
- Doctorate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Current Louisiana licensure (or eligibility for licensure).
- Interest in oncology rehabilitation, lymphedema, pelvic health, or specialty outpatient care.
- Specialty certifications are welcomed but not required; willingness to pursue advanced training is highly valued.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.