Remote School Physical Therapist - LA

A contract opportunity is available for a Physical Therapist specializing in telehealth and school-based services, located in Bastrop, LA. This role focuses on delivering rehabilitative care and support to students within the educational setting, utilizing both in-person and telehealth platforms to enhance accessibility and effectiveness of therapy interventions.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting physical therapy evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans tailored to student needs.
• Providing therapy sessions through telehealth technology as well as on-site in schools to support students physical development and mobility.
• Collaborating with educators, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to integrate therapy goals with academic plans and daily activities.
• Monitoring progress and adjusting treatment strategies to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintaining thorough and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatments, and communications following regulatory and organizational standards.

Desired qualifications and experience:

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Louisiana with an active and unrestricted license.
• Experience in school-based physical therapy services and strong knowledge of pediatric rehabilitation.
• Proficiency in telehealth service delivery, including familiarity with relevant platforms and remote patient engagement techniques.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with students, families, school staff, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and adapt to the dynamic environment of school settings.

Location: Bastrop, Louisiana

This position offers the chance to impact student health and well-being by addressing physical challenges within the academic environment. Flexible scheduling within the school calendar supports work-life balance, while the contract nature of the role provides valuable professional experience.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to explore this specialized physical therapy opportunity focused on school health and telehealth services.