PHYSICAL THERAPIST 2

About this Job

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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.

Make a meaningful difference in your occupational therapy career with the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Supports (OIDD). We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist 2 to join our team and deliver high-quality care to individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs.

Minimum Qualifications

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Possession of a current Louisiana Physical Therapist license or temporary permit plus one year of experience as a licensed physical therapist.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

• Provides technical consultative resource to, and as participating member of, special committees and/or community interdisciplinary teams serving persons with multi-complex physical support and health needs.
• Provides consultative services as it relates to maximizing individual’s positioning and mobility supports to enhance community living, integration and involvement.
• Coordinates services in coordination with the individual’s existing community professionals and providers with the physical therapist facilitating as needed cross-disciplinary integration.
• The incumbent shall be responsible for multiple functions within multiple regional areas.

Preferred Experience:

• Providing physical therapy service for individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, school system therapy, or in neuro-rehabilitation preferred, but not required.

Position-Specific Details:

Location

OIDD Resource Center / Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, Terrebonne, and Lafourche Parish

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3401042412

Position Number(s): 50320417

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Tyrin Fultz: [email protected]

Or write to:

Tyrin Fultz, OIDD Resource Center

109 West Minnesota Park Road, Suite 7, Hammond, La 70403

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.