Physical Therapist - PRN

BJC HealthCare; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Parkland Health Center, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks a Physical Therapist for PRN coverage in Farmington, MO. The role focuses on inpatient and outpatient therapy with a diverse caseload, working closely with physicians, nurses, and other providers to develop safe, personalized rehabilitation plans.

Preferred qualifications include a Master’s in Physical Therapy. The department emphasizes teamwork, thorough documentation, and timely patient discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Physical Therapist License.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plans and provides therapy in acute care.
• Educates patients and collaborates with families and other health professionals.
• Delegates to assistants and students with clear competency guidance.
• Completes documentation in accordance with policy.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and consultations for Physical Therapy.

Skills

Patient communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Parkland Health Center with BJC in Farmington, MO has an opportunity for a PRN Physical Therapist to work in an acute care setting with a diverse caseload. A great opportunity to work in a smaller community with beautiful surroundings!

• Competative PRN rates
• Weekends needed for 4-hour shifts

Overview

As part of BJC HealthCare, Parkland Health Center offers a unique combination of world-class medicine along with the deep local roots and rich history of its three predecessors – Bonne Terre Hospital (opened in 1911), Mineral Area Regional Medical Center (1952), and Farmington Community Hospital (1969). Parkland Health Center has two locations in St. Francois County, Missouri – a full-service acute care hospital in Farmington as well as a rural emergency hospital in Bonne Terre. Parkland Health Center provides quality primary and secondary level inpatient and outpatient services to the people of St. Francois County and surrounding areas in southeastern Missouri.

In addition, Parkland’s Farmington campus offers a full continuum of inpatient and medical-surgical and intensive care, obstetrics and emergency services, along with a wide variety of outpatient services including oncology services, an infusion center, a wound care clinic, and the Huckstep Heart and Lung Center. Bonne Terre is a Rural Emergency Hospital providing emergency services and outpatient services including medical observation, lab, radiology, and sleep study.

The Physical Therapy Department provides both inpatient and outpatient therapy treatment options. Our staff of experienced, efficient physical therapists and assistants communicate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and work diligently with patients to develop safe, personalized rehabilitation programs that aid them in improving mobility and returning to daily functional activities.

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

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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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*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