.Physical Therapist PRN Outpatient Ortho Rehab CenterLCMC HealthWe are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center. We also offer a network of urgent care centers across the greater New Orleans area.JOB DESCRIPTION:The Physical Therapist provides evaluations and administers treatment procedures to patients referred for physical therapy. Directs and guides patient/family teaching. Provides oversight for ancillary personnel while maintaining professional standards. Interacts with other members of the rehabilitation team to coordinate goals and improve quality of care.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.GENERAL DUTIESPatient Care:Demonstrates skill and accuracy in performing age appropriate assessments of patients and timely documents evaluation in EMR.Plans and implements age appropriate patient care and activities consistent with the medical plan of care of each patient, including discharge planning.Collaborates with physician regarding service needs.Quality:Performs all duties and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity during shift, while maintaining quality standards, to include timely completion of documentation.Keeps daily statistics and charges as established for each area.Evaluates patient progress toward expected outcomes and document as indicated regarding subsequent assessments, evaluation of treatment and interventions including responses.Contributes to department Quality Management activities providing recommendations for systematic and programmatic improvements based upon the results of the data.Growth:Assumes responsibility for opportunities for professional growth and for growth of the department/program.People:Provides guidance to new and experienced personnel, and performs lead therapist duties, when assigned.Communicates effectively in order to provide optimal care to the patient and to promote a professional climate throughout the hospital