Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs in La Place, LA

Physical Therapist - Nursing Home evaluates and treats patients suffering from a physical disability due to injury, disease, or surgery in a nursing home environment. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Being a Physical Therapist - Nursing Home works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and adjustors. Monitors, documents, and reports patients' progress. Additionally, Physical Therapist - Nursing Home may supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. Requires an advanced degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Typically reports to a manager. Requires a state license to practice physical therapy. Physical Therapist - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Physical Therapist
  • Ochsner Home Health of Covington
  • Covington, LA FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring for a Physical Therapist

    At Ochsner Home Health Covington, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

    As a Therapist, you can expect:

    • the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
    • continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
    • independence and autonomy
    • career growth possibilities

    Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.


    The Physical Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.


    • Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
    • Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
    • Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the nurse supervisor and/or the physician.
    • Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice and evidence based techniques.
    • Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
    • Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
    • According to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
    • Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.
    • Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
    • May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per state regulation.
    • Provides supervision of the PTA as per LHC policy and state regulation.
    • Participate in a weekend rotation to provide services for their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
    • Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days.
    • Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership.
    • Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
    • Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current standards of care for the profession and to maintain state issued licensure.
    • All other duties as assigned.


    Licensure Requirements


    • Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of
    • Current CPR certification
    • Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

    Additional State Requirements


    • LA, : No additional state specific requirements.
  • 27 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Ochsner Home Health of New Orleans
  • Metairie, LA FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring for a Physical Therapy Assistant At Ochsner Home Health Metairie, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the who...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Travel Physical Therapist
  • Alliance Physical Therapy Partners
  • Orleans, LA FULL_TIME
  • Ready for an adventure? Drop the mundane routine and accept a new adventure working with Alliance Physical Therapy Partners as a Travel Physical Therapist! We combine the security and benefits of work...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Part Time - Exempt
  • Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
  • Covington, LA PART_TIME
  • Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in home-based ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health
  • Healthpro Heritage, LLC
  • Metairie, LA FULL_TIME
  • Overview HealthPro Heritage at Home is currently seeking to add a Full-time Physical Therapist - PT for home health in our New Orleans Branch. Coverage area will include Metairie area. Benefits includ...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist - Home Health - PRN
  • VitalCaring Group
  • Houma, LA PART_TIME
  • Join VitalCaring as a PRN Physical Therapist – Home Health, Houma, LA Come Home to VitalCaring where we have a heart for home health care! If you are searching for a new home for your career, come hom...
  • 28 Days Ago

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0 Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs found in La Place, LA area

LaPlace ( /lə ˈplɑːs/) is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States, situated along the east bank of the Mississippi River, in the New Orleans metropolitan area. The population was 32,134 at the 2010 census. LaPlace is the southern terminus of Interstate 55, where it joins with Interstate 10, and of US 51, where it terminates at the junction with US 61. LaPlace is located 25 miles (40 km) west of New Orleans. LaPlace is located at 30°4′30″N 90°29′6″W / 30.07500°N 90.48500°W / 30.07500; -90.48500 (30.075025, -90.484896) and has an elevation of 1...
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Income Estimation for Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs
$88,033 to $101,463
La Place, Louisiana area prices
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Physical Therapist - Nursing Home in Alexander City, AL
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
August 13, 2020
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
October 02, 2020
Graduate of a physical therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
November 10, 2020