Physical Therapist – Therapist

Job ID: #866258 | Shreveport, LA

 

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Job ID: 866258

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,244.2

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Shreveport, LA | Inpatient Rehab / Acute Care / Outpatient / Skilled Nursing

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | No call, no weekends (Outpatient); approximately 1 weekend/month (Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care) | No holidays

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a full patient caseload across assigned care settings, which may include inpatient rehab, acute care, outpatient, or skilled nursing
  • Evaluate and treat a diverse patient population including spinal cord injuries, TBI, strokes, amputees, multi-trauma, orthopedic post-op, cardiac post-op, sports medicine, pediatric developmental, and medically complex cases
  • Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team including supervisors, an assistant director, and peer therapists
  • Document patient care accurately using the applicable EMR system (Meditech Expanse for Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care, Wellsky for Outpatient, AOD/Meditech Expanse for Skilled Nursing)
  • Complete general hospital orientation as well as departmental and site-specific orientation, with an expected full caseload by end of the first week

Required Qualifications

  • Current Louisiana Physical Therapist (PT) license required
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in the specialty
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently
  • Experience working with the patient types listed across inpatient rehab, acute care, outpatient, and skilled nursing settings
  • Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior travel therapy experience preferred; first-time travelers may be considered based on experience and skillset
  • Familiarity with EPIC, Meditech Expanse, Wellsky, or AOD charting systems
  • Experience treating neurological, orthopedic, and medically complex patient populations across multiple care settings

Why Join Us

  • Exposure to a broad and diverse patient population across multiple care settings, offering strong clinical variety and professional growth
  • Supportive department structure with supervisory oversight, peer therapists, and free on-site parking


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