Kindred Healthcare

Physical Therapist Per Diem (Acute IP and OP) - Marrero, LA

Posted on: 23 Feb 2021

Marrero, LA

Job Description

Description
We are currently recruiting for a Physical Therapist to work per diem with our company. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of dedicated health care professionals that pride themselves in providing quality patient care. Our facilities have a prominent reputation in the community for providing excellent rehabilitation services.

Put your physical therapy skills to work where they're really needed - evaluate a patient's condition, develop a treatment plan, and help them get better, day by day. You'll also instruct the nursing staff and the patient's families on follow-through programs that build on the progress they've made.

Responsibilities

* Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
* Document patient care in accordance with RehabCare, regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
* Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
* Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
* Make presentations to support marketing efforts, at team conferences and in-services.
* Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws.

MON-HRS

LI-HRS

Qualifications
* Valid and current Physical Therapy license or equivalent, in the state(s) where services are rendered.
* Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.

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Kindred Healthcare

Louisville, KY

At Kindred, we provide care and support in the most appropriate care setting for those recovering from illness or injury. Whether you’re receiving care in our hospital, one of our rehab facilities, or even at home, we’re here to ensure you recover to the fullest extent possible.

Our clinical care consistently exceeds national benchmarks, and addresses not only your clinical needs, but your emotional needs as well. We understand that you are more than your illness or condition—you’re a mom, a son or a grandfather. You are unique, so we provide care tailored to your specific needs.  

We offer services across the country through our network of:

Transitional Care Hospitals
Home Care
Hospice
Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
Subacute Units
Contract Rehabilitation Services