Physical Therapist Contract Specialist

2 days ago


Shreveport, Louisiana, United States Specialists Hospital Shreveport Full time
Job Title: Physical Therapist Contract Specialist

This is a professional licensed Physical Therapy position that provides leadership to the PTA's and Techs of the Out Patient Physical Therapy Department, supervision of assigned staff, and direct physical therapy care to eligible patients.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week full-time contract position. The ideal candidate will have experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, and musculoskeletal disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administers physical therapy programs, including training and supervising hourly staff.
  • Develops therapy programs in accordance with physician instructions through the use of heat, massage, hydrotherapy, exercise, rest, and electricity.
  • Supervises and administers treatment to convalescing patients, including muscle testing, grading strength and weakness, massage, and muscle reeducation.
  • Observes patient condition during treatment and modifies prescribed treatment if necessary.
  • Supervises clinical assistants and technicians, demonstrates proper positioning methods, and teaches exercises to patients or their families for home treatment.
  • Prepares periodic patient progress reports and detailed monthly reports.
  • Orders or delegates ordering of supplies and equipment from vendors and monitors physical inventory for adjustments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
  • Five years of practical physical therapy experience, with a preference in orthopedics, sports medicine, and musculoskeletal disciplines.
  • Considerable knowledge of physical therapy principles, methods, materials, and equipment.
  • Ability to interpret patients' reactions to physical therapy treatment and maintain adequate work reports.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physical therapy students, subordinates, professional employees, and patients.
Benefits:

Benefits are not offered with this position.



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