Physical Therapist - Acute

Select Medical; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Bridgeton, MO, is seeking a Full-Time Licensed Physical Therapist to join its progressive rehabilitation team. This role emphasizes teamwork, individualized patient care, and professional development, offering a supportive community hospital environment.

Qualifications

• State licensure or eligibility for Physical Therapist.
• Certified BLS or completion during the first 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop treatment plans.
• Delegate and direct therapy services for patients.
• Design functional treatment programs for community activities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Plan Development

Patient Education

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Job description

Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care

At DePaul Health Center - Bridgeton, MO

Physical Therapist - Full Time

Here we grow again! SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care at DePaul Health Center is seeking a Full Time Licensed Physical Therapists to join our team in Bridgeton, MO!

The DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke. DePaul serves the north and northwest St Louis County area in Missouri and our neighbors to the east in Illinois. Our diverse and progressive therapy department participates in research and program advancement throughout the 450 bed hospital.

Teamwork and individualized, compassionate patient care provide a basis for learning and professional development in a community hospital atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans