Physical Therapist

Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Paid Time Off benefit

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare in St. Louis is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our rehab unit. You will provide skilled therapy services in a supportive 1:1 patient care environment. As a Physical Therapist, you are expected to establish treatment plans and educate patients and healthcare providers.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and a relevant license. The role offers comprehensive benefits from day one. Join our renowned medical team to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with skills in patient evaluation and treatment.
• Ability to create and manage treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with patients and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plans and provide necessary treatment.
• Educate patients and families on treatment and resources.
• Document therapy sessions as per departmental policies.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration

Documentation

Evaluation and treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

We are seeking a passionate and patient-centered Physical Therapist to join our rehab unit. Our supportive team at Christian offers a 1:1 patient care environment in a hybrid acute / inpatient setting. You will be able to work with our world renowned medical team and help a variety of patients.

If you are a licensed Physical Therapist we would love to hear from you! Advance your career and increase your exposure with our experienced team.

• Mon - Fri
• 8 AM - 4:30 PM
• 1 Saturday a month
• Holiday Rotation

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state! The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24‑hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

The Speech Pathology Department at Christian Hospital is located on the second floor of CH. Services are provided to adults with deficits in speech, language, voice, dysphagia and cognition.

Role Purpose

Provides skilled physical therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Physical Therapy (PT)

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Physical Therapist License

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree
• Physical Therapy (PT)

Benefits

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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