12 therapy jobs found in Lake Charles, LA

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Physical Therapy Tech prepares patients and equipment for therapy, including obtaining supplies from storage area and positioning them approximately for use. Assists therapists in monitoring of proper performance of exercises, assists with modalities as directed by therapist. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares patients and equipment for therapy, including obtaining supplies from storage area and positioning them approximately for use. Assists therapists in administering treatments including assisting with transfers or ambulation and gait training to prevent falls. Assists with direct patient care relative to patient's age, culture, and condition under the supervision of the licensed therapist. Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner. Communicates verbally with therapists, assistants, students and other aides to maintain efficient...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Activities Therapy Assistant conducts group activities that are therapeutic and focused on patient needs . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Activities Therapy Coordinator RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Interviews patients, their families, & others to obtain leisure & developmental histories. Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas. When appropriate, obtains information from family members about patient in regard to past response to treatment or problem areas in work, custody, school, & leisure activities; reports significant information & recommendations to treatment team members. When appropriate, liaison with local community agencies to develop appropriate interventions based on patient needs. Participates in the patients' treatment planning & documents case records. Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Activities Therapy Assistant conducts group activities that are therapeutic and focused on patient needs . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Activities Therapy Coordinator RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Interviews patients, their families, & others to obtain leisure & developmental histories. Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services & identify problem areas. When appropriate, obtains information from family members about patient in regard to past response to treatment or problem areas in work, custody, school, & leisure activities; reports significant information & recommendations to treatment team members. When appropriate, liaison with local community agencies to develop appropriate interventions based on patient needs. Participates in the patients' treatment planning & documents case records. Communicates abnormal variances of emotional &/or cognitive...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Physical Therapy Tech prepares patients and equipment for therapy, including obtaining supplies from storage area and positioning them approximately for use. Assists therapists in monitoring of proper performance of exercises, assists with modalities as directed by therapist. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares patients and equipment for therapy, including obtaining supplies from storage area and positioning them approximately for use. Assists therapists in administering treatments including assisting with transfers or ambulation and gait training to prevent falls. Assists with direct patient care relative to patient's age, culture, and condition under the supervision of the licensed therapist. Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner. Communicates verbally with therapists, assistants, students and other aides to maintain efficient...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Assistant Director Physical Medicine is responsible for assisting the Director of Physical Medicine with overall direction and supervision of professional and support staff of Physical Therapy, Physical Rehab and Outpatient Rehab departments. The Assistant Director serves as a resource for Rehab Services leadership and staff, supports regulatory and quality initiatives, and acts on behalf of the Director as delegated. Also evaluates and treats Acute patients and communicates with physicians and nursing staff. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Assures department compliance with EMR changes and education requirements Conducts routine audits of EMR documentation Assists Director with supervision of Rehab Services’ leadership and staff positions. Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy within community. Assists with...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Speech Pathologist provides professional skills in the comprehensive evaluation of patients with speech and language swallowing and cognitive impairments and to facilitate habilitative and rehabilitative treatment services. Participates and is certified in scoring outcome measures as required by IRF regulation. Documents and communicates evaluation results, daily progress notes, weekly summaries and discharge notes in electronic medical record. Communicates both written and orally with patients, staff, families and physicians. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Consistently provides appropriate patient assessment and documents functional needs and goals on IRF-PAI. Prescribes appropriate rehabilitation plan of care. Documents swallow precautions in dining room and medical record. Effectively performs patient and family education and training. Proficient in performing...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Clinical Case Management Social Worker performs Social Service assessment and addresses counseling needs. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Clinical Case Management RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the service area. Facilitates home health and nursing home placements and transfers. Provides positive customer relations in dealing with patients, families, physicians, fellow department employees, other hospital departments, referral resources, service agencies and others. Practices proactive discharge planning and coordination of care. Maintains accurate and timely records, including clinical and progress notes, according to department policy. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Laboratory Operations and Point of Care Manager is responsible for the operational oversight, regulatory compliance, quality management, and strategic coordination of the Point of Care Testing program across Lake Charles Memorial Health System. This position serves as the primary liaison between Laboratory Services and clinical departments performing point of care testing. In addition, the Manager supports daily operations of the core laboratory by coordinating staffing schedules, assisting with implementation of new instrumentation and testing platforms, facilitating workflow improvements, resolving operational challenges, and promoting efficient laboratory services. The position works collaboratively with laboratory leadership, nursing leadership, physicians, and ancillary departments to ensure safe, accurate, timely, and compliant testing services. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Point of Care Responsibilities: Serves as the primary...

MMG Behavioral Health Clinic Counselor (Contract) DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Counselor is responsible for providing psychosocial evaluations, individual psychotherapy and family counseling to clients across the age span. Counselor uses therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy and/or person centered therapy to guide clients in exploring and understanding behavior, choices, challenges & problems to develop solutions, problem-solving skills, communication skills, coping skills and to create and move toward achievable goals. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Discuss treatment options, initiate and/or collaborate plan of care. Responsible for client phone calls. Provides client education. Identifies community health resources and refers clients as necessary. Handles other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Graduate of an approved formal education program and licensed in the State of Louisiana as an LPC, LMFT...

Radiology Tech Assistant DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Rad tech assistant is responsible for providing transportation of patients (ages pediatrics to geriatrics) to the Radiology department; also responsible for assisting technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls; preparing patients and equipment for therapy and performing tasks to maintain department in orderly condition. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Properly identifies self/Properly identifies patient using two identifiers. Logs out patient. Obtains hands off communication form. Communicates with nursing personnel upon patients return to his/her room. Transports patient in a safe, friendly manner; aware of their needs. Properly obtains, returns, and secures oxygen tanks. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy. Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality. Assists technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls. The above...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The occupational therapist treats patients referred for occupational therapy, according to the occupational therapy plan of care; contributes to the development of the department. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Assesses the functional needs of the patient and sets appropriate goals for that patient. Provides direct patient care; evaluates outcomes; and consults with other specialists, as needed. Provides vocational training as appropriate for patient's potential skill level. Provides patient/family with options for adaptive equipment. Oversees the care of all assigned patients and all care givers rendering such care, including support staff, volunteers and students. Promotes independence for Activities of Daily Living tasks. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direct supervision of the Outpatient Rehab Manager, the Physical Therapist evaluates and treats all patients referred for physical therapy in the Outpatient setting; prepares reports and communicates patient progress to MDs and other clinical staff; contributes to the development of the department. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Physical Medicine RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide direct patient care. Designs and implements a plan of care for the patient based on assessment. Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. Document evaluations , treatment goals, and plans. Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy within the community. Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff in order to achieve positive patient outcome. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major...