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Job ID: 894144
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,362.46
Job Title
Physical Therapist (PT)
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 (hours may vary by location); occasional weekend rotation (approximately once per month for Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care); no on-call requirements; no holiday coverage expected
Key Responsibilities
- Independently manage a full patient caseload across assigned care settings by end of the first week of orientation
- Provide physical therapy services to patients with diagnoses including spinal cord injuries, TBI, strokes, amputations, multiple trauma, hip fractures, bilateral knee replacements, post-cardiac surgery, post-COVID, and medically complex conditions
- Deliver outpatient PT services including general orthopedics (surgical and non-surgical), sports medicine, pediatric developmental cases, neurological diagnoses, and spinal conditions
- Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team including supervisors, an assistant director, and peer therapists
- Document patient care accurately using facility EMR systems (Meditech Expanse for Inpatient Rehab and Acute Care; Wellsky for Outpatient; AOD/Meditech Expanse for Skilled Nursing)
Required Qualifications
- Current Louisiana Physical Therapist (PT) license required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in physical therapy specialty
- Demonstrated ability to manage an independent caseload
- Experience working with the patient populations and diagnoses listed above
- Proficiency or ability to quickly adapt to EPIC and facility-specific EMR platforms
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior travel therapy experience preferred; first-time travelers may be considered based on experience and skillset
- Experience across multiple care settings including inpatient rehab, acute care, outpatient, and skilled nursing
- Familiarity with Meditech Expanse, Wellsky, or AOD charting systems
Why Join Us
- Structured onboarding including general hospital orientation plus departmental and site-specific orientation, with strong team support from supervisors and peer therapists
- No on-call shifts, no holiday coverage, and complimentary on-site parking