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We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team!
Job description:
Physical Therapist – Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC, ICU, CC)
Lafayette, LA
Full-Time | Day Shift Available
Vibra Permanent Staffing – Direct Hire Opportunity
Advance Your Career at Louisiana Extended Care Hospital – Lafayette
Vibra Permanent Staffing is seeking experienced and dedicated Physical Therapists (PTs) for a direct hire, full-time opportunity with one of our trusted Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) partners in Lafayette, LA. This is your chance to join a specialized team that provides life-changing care to high-acuity patients recovering from complex medical conditions.
Full-time position – FULL-TIME DAYS
Work in a specialty ACUTE setting with medically complex patients
Competitive salary + shift differentials
Comprehensive benefits and PTO package
Supportive, mission-driven work culture focused on quality outcomes
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based, hands-on physical therapy to medically complex patients recovering from serious illness, injury, or surgery
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team to implement and adjust individualized rehabilitation plans
- Assess patient mobility, strength, endurance, and functional capacity, and develop targeted treatment strategies to maximize recovery and independence
- Educate patients and caregivers on mobility techniques, fall prevention, and safe discharge planning to promote long-term outcomes
- Accurately document patient progress and treatment effectiveness in compliance with facility policies, regulatory standards, and professional best practices
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist license in Louisiana
- 1+ year of acute care, ICU, or LTAC experience strongly preferred
- BLS required
- Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to excellence in patient care
- Compassionate, team-oriented mindset