Physical Therapist - PRN

BJC HealthCare; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Direct Jobs is offering a PRN Physical Therapist position for pediatrics at St. Louis Children's Hospital, located in Edwardsville, Illinois. The role involves providing skilled physical therapy services, establishing treatment plans, and collaborating with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and a Physical Therapist License. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Physical Therapist License is mandatory.
• Strong assessment and communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plans and provide therapy.
• Educate and collaborate with patients and families.
• Document all therapy sessions as per policies.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has a PRN Physical Therapist opportunity for pediatrics. Located at Children’s Edwardsville in IL. The OT will provide care for developmental patients and coverage during PTO, leave of absences, and periods of staff transition. Coverage needed on weekdays only.

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 in Physical Therapy (PT)
• Experience: None
• Supervisor Experience: None
• Licenses & Certifications: Physical Therapist License

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT)

BJC Total Rewards

• 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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*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