Physical Therapist - Outpatient

BJC HealthCare; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their outpatient team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in a collaborative environment. You will work one-on-one with patients, developing personalized treatment plans and helping them achieve their rehabilitation goals. Enjoy a supportive workplace with no weekend shifts and a competitive sign-on bonus. This is an excellent chance to advance your career in a respected facility known for its clinical excellence and commitment to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required; Master's preferred.
• No prior experience necessary, but a Physical Therapist License is essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plans and provide patient education.
• Document patient progress and collaborate with healthcare providers.

Skills

Patient Care

Physical Therapy Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for an opportunity to impact patient care in an outpatient setting? Christian Hospital's free standing outpatient facility located in Florissant, MO has a full-time opportunity!

This position will provide the opportunity to work directly, in a 1:1 setting, with a wide variety of patients. Advance your PT career with our experienced and collaborative rehab team.

Schedule:

• Days
• No weekends
• $2,500 Sign-on bonus available!
• Out-Patient

Located at our Outpatient Therapy at Northwest Healthcare:

1150 Graham Road, Suite 104

Florissant, MO 63031

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.

Provides outpatient physical therapy evaluation and treatments for patients with any number of physical impairments which affect their ability to function and/or cause pain. Department is staffed by physical therapists, physical therapists' assistants, and aides.

Role Purpose

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

Responsibilities

1. Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
2. Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
3. 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.
4. Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
5. Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.

Minimum Requirements

Education

1. Bachelor's Degree - Physical Therapy (PT)

Experience

1. No Experience

Supervisor Experience

1. No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

1. Physical Therapist License

Preferred Requirements

Education

1. 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, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*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