Physical Therapist - full-time

BJC HealthCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1-1 Patient Care

Mentorship and ProfessionalDevelopment

Weekdays Only

Annual Salary Increases

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Illinois is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient orthopedic focus. The role emphasizes one-on-one patient care, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development in a modern facility.

Weekdays only, with sign-on bonus and annual salary increases. The Center for Advanced Medicine - South County provides a collaborative environment where you evaluate and treat general orthopedic, geriatric, and chronic pain patients, following established discharge plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapist License required
• Master's Degree preferred
• Outpatient orthopedic/geriatric focus in PT
• No prior experience required

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plans and provide PT sessions.
• Educate and collaborate with patients, families, and other health care providers.
• Delegate to assistants and technicians with clear skill requirements.
• Complete documentation in accordance with department policies.
• Provide assessment, reassessment, and consultations for PT services.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Physical Therapist License

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you a Physical Therapist ready to work at facility that is spacious and modern? The STAR clinic with BJC in South County has a full-time opening for a PT to join their team!

Outpatient therapist with focus on general orthopedic patients, geriatrics, chronic pain patients.

We offer:

• 1-1 Patient Care
• Mentorship and Professional Development
• Weekdays Only
• Annual Salary Increases
• Sign-on Bonus

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Center for Advanced Medicine - South County is a new outpatient facility, jointly owned by Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, that is under constructions in South St. Louis County. The building, scheduled to be open in late Spring 2016, is located near the Siteman Cancer Center at I-55 and Butler Hill Rd. This new, two-story, approximately 84,500 square foot outpatient facility will include outpatient surgery, imaging, lab, therapy and Washinton University physician subspeciality offices including the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Opthalmology, Surgery and OB/GYN. The surgery suite includes two operating rooms and two minor procedure rooms. Imaging Services will include plain film, CT, MRI and screening mammography.

Preferred Qualifications

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 and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

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, vison, 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer