Physical Therapist - outpatient

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Mentorship and ProfessionalDevelopment

CEU Budget for each PT

BJC Total Rewards

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Chesterfield, MO, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our orthopedic, physiatry, and pain teams. The role focuses on evaluation and treatment with potential manual therapy as part of the plan of care.

The ideal candidate holds a PT license and a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; a Master’s degree is preferred. The clinic emphasizes one-to-one patient care and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Provides skilled physical therapy services including evaluation and treatment.
• Education and collaboration with patients and health care providers; referrals as needed.
• Documentation per departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plans and administers therapy; plans for discharge.
• Educates patients and families; coordinates with other providers.
• Delegates to assistants and students with appropriate competency.
• Completes required documentation.

Skills

Manual therapy

Orthopedic care

Clinical examination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist License

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

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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 Chesterfield has a full-time opening for a PT to join their team! Orthopedic caseload such as spine, orthopedic pain, and post-op. This position will primarily support our orthopedic, physiatry, and pain doctors. Manual therapy background is a plus! Monday -Friday (2 nights per week until 6:30pm) - Saturday hours optional

We Offer

• 1-1 Patient Care
• Mentorship and Professional Development
• CEU Budget for each PT
• 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.

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
  
  

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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