Outpatient Physical Therapist

BES Solutions

  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • 30+ days ago
  • $60 Per Hour
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Description

Job Title: Physical TherapistJob Type: Full-Time | 1099 Contract (As-Needed Basis, with Potential to Transition to Full-Time) | In-Person
Requirements
  • Licensure: Must be a licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or hold a valid Green Card.
  • Language: Must speak and write English proficiently.
  • Certifications:
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
    • Provide COVID-19 vaccination documentation.
    • Provide verification of current PPD/TB test results.
  • NPI Number: Must provide current NPI number.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Physical Therapy experience required.
  • Education: Degree in Physical Therapy from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited college, university, or institution (recognized by the U.S. Department of Education).
  • Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain government security clearance.
Compensation & Employment Terms
  • Contract/1099 Hourly Rate: $60/hour (as needed basis).
  • Employment Status: 1099 Contract initially, with potential transition to full-time employment.
Position Overview
The Physical Therapist will provide comprehensive physical therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, to patients with a variety of diagnoses. The PT will work with both individual and group sessions to improve patient outcomes, independence, and quality of life.
  • Caseload:
    • 6–10 outpatients daily (depending on diagnosis).
    • 4–8 patients per 1-hour group setting (depending on diagnosis).
Scope of Care & Responsibilities
Assessment & Evaluation
  • Conduct physical therapy evaluations for patients with diagnoses such as orthopedic, neurologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, geriatric, chronic pain, wound care/lymphedema, pelvic health, and others.
  • Perform evaluations including musculoskeletal assessments, therapy screenings, prosthetic/adaptive equipment assessments, aquatic therapy, wheelchair seating, pelvic health, and home evaluations.
  • Accurately identify physical deficits and functional problems; establish individualized treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals.
Treatment & Intervention
  • Deliver evidence-based treatment interventions, which may include:
    • Therapeutic exercises
    • Neuromuscular re-education
    • Gait analysis and training
    • Functional activity training
    • Pain prevention and management
    • Adaptive equipment evaluation and prescription
    • Electric modalities, hot/cold therapy
    • Aquatic therapy
    • Wheelchair seating/positioning
    • Wound/lymphedema management
  • Provide or oversee direct patient care, ensuring the most appropriate treatment techniques are utilized.
Communication & Documentation
  • Accurately document all patient assessments, baseline measurements, progress notes, and discharge plans.
  • Provide verbal and written communication regarding patient status and progress to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Initiate discharge planning at admission and prepare individualized home education and aftercare programs.
Quality of Care
  • Ensure assessments are completed accurately 100% of the time.
  • Apply infection control standards, patient safety measures, and age-appropriate care principles.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • Patient assessment and therapeutic skills across multiple specialties (neurological, orthopedic, geriatric, psychiatric).
  • Strong understanding of equipment utilization, patient education, infection control, and safety standards.
  • Ability to manage information effectively and document in both paper and electronic health records.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Work Schedule
  • Shift: 8-hour day shifts
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday
  • Weekends: None
Medical Specialties
  • Geriatrics
  • Orthopedics
  • Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Benefits (for full-time employment)
  • 401(k)
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Travel Reimbursement
License/Certification
  • Physical Therapy License (Required)
Compensation: $60.00 per hour

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew Orleans, Louisiana

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