Physician Therapist - Rehab Services

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors. IMC is currently hiring a Physician Therapist (Rehab Services), who under the general supervision of the Director of Rehab Services, the Physical Therapist will evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, be responsible for organizing and conducting medically necessary physical therapy to restore function , prevent disability, decrease pain, and promote healing following disease, injury or sickness. The physical therapist will help the patient reach his/her maximum potential and assume a place in society while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. This will be done in a variety of settings including home health, outpatient, and inpatient. The therapist will need knowledge and competency to provide care based on physical, psycho-social, education level, and safety concerns for neonate, infant, toddler, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. EDUCATION Minimum of a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from an approved school. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Current valid Physical Therapy License in Louisiana, or a temporary permit granted by LSBPTE. Training And Experience Successful completion of long-term clinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient environments from an accredited PT school, or one year of recent experience in inpatient or outpatient practice. JOB KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of PT delivery throughout patient lifespan, neonate through geriatric.Knowledge of outpatient therapy services including delivery of modalities.Knowledge of acute PT for inpatient services including wound care.Knowledge of home health PT services. Principle Tasks, Duties, And Responsibilities Evaluate patientsTreat patientsMonitor and assess patientsSupervise delivery of treatment to patientsReassess patientsAssists director of rehab with development of policies and procedures.Assist with scheduling of patientsDocumentation of patient careAssist with daily operations of outpatient and inpatient rehab services SCHEDULES Full-timePart-time Competitive Benefits Great medical benefit planParticipation in robust state pension planDental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!