Physical Therapist - BATON ROUGE ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC LLC

This position is located in our Zachary Clinic

About BROC Therapy:

Our Physical Therapy Centers offer specialized physical therapy services to patients in direct coordination with our physicians' protocols. Our experienced and certified therapists provide expert care utilizing the latest advancements in rehabilitation. Your physician communicates regularly and frequently with our staff to produce superior patient outcomes. Our integrated technologies provide patients with efficient and accurate insurance and billing processes. We have multiple locations for your convenience, so please speak with a Clinic representative to determine the location most appropriate for you.

Summary:

The nature of the duties is to provide physical therapy services to patients referred to the Physical Therapy & Hand Center including evaluation and assessment, design of treatment programs, implementation and supervision of treatment protocols, and educational services. The physical therapist treats patients in a caring, warm and professional manner.

Duties:

· Evaluates and assesses patients referred to the Physical Therapy & Hand Center.

· Formulates specific plans of treatment and goals for each patient relative to their individualized physical therapy needs.

· Implements the physical therapy services defined in the patient care plans after receiving physical approval.

· Supervises, as needed, the administration of physical therapy services by physical therapy assistants and aides, athletic trainers, and exercise physiologists.

· Participates in the plan of treatment reviews, patient case review conferences, patient assessment and reassessments.

· Ensures the timely completion of all required documentation of patient care activities.

· Provides the necessary educational services.

· Assists the Director as requested with the following tasks (not limited to): Utilization Review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation; Infection Control, and Safety Committee activities.

· Develops and maintains relationships with physicians and other referral sources to maximize patient care, develop new programs, and grow therapy volume.

· Participates in Physical Therapy & Hand Center in-service activities.

· Supervises physical therapy students.

· Maintains inventory of linen, clinical, and janitorial supplies. Restocks workstations and exam rooms

· Keeps all instruments, exam rooms, and exercise areas clean, disinfected, and orderly at all times.

· Understands and follows all OSHA and HIPAA rules at all times.

· Performs other related duties as assigned and serves in whatever other capacity deemed necessary for successful completion of the mission and goals of BROC.

Qualifications:

· Must hold a current and valid license under the applicable state laws to practice physical therapy.

· Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum.

· Must have successfully completed Basic Cardiac Life Support training.

· Must maintain a current CPR card.

· Ability to pass a drug screening