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Physical Therapist - PRN Weekends

Shreveport Rehabilitation Hospital · Shreveport, LA · 7 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

Position Summary

Independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current state licensure as an Physical Therapist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross

Desired Qualifications

  • Inpatient rehabilitation experience

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Benefits

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
  • A competitive wage scale
  • A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Total Rewards Package

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
  • A competitive wage scale
  • A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

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