Therapist / Physical Therapist / Louisiana / Physical ...
CHRISTUS Health - Shreveport, LA
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DescriptionSummary:The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating, and implementing care for the patients assigned to physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment, and interventions to a designated patient population.Responsibilities:Gathers pertinent data from the chart and other caregivers; discusses with the physician as necessaryIndependently assesses all patient types as assignedDemonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling, and/or performing additional testingInterprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic, and attainable goalsReassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when the need arisesIdentifies appropriate equipment, discusses with the patient and family, and makesRequirements:Bachelor's Degree requiredDoctorate Prof preferredCurrent Louisiana PT License requiredBLS requiredWork Schedule:4 Days - 10 HoursWork Type: Full Time
Created: 2026-03-29