Physical Therapist - PRN

BJC HealthCare; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

St. Louis Children's Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking a PRN Pediatric Physical Therapist to provide care for developmental patients in Edwardsville, IL. Coverage for PTO, leaves of absence, and staff transitions, with weekday availability, is required.

This role focuses on pediatric assessments and treatments, coordinating with families and care teams to support discharge planning and equipment needs. Experience in pediatrics is preferred, and a PT license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT) is required.
• Physical Therapist License is required.
• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment; considers discharge needs and equipment.
• Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; makes referrals as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students with clear skill level determinations.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT)

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT)

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 PT will provide care for developmental patients and coverage for during PTO, Leave of absences, and in periods of staff transition.

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 PT will provide care for developmental patients and coverage for during PTO, Leave of absences, and in periods of staff transition. Coverage needed on weekdays only.

Overview

St. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children's hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children's provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what's right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children's commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children's consistently ranks among America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children's was one of eight children's hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital's academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children's has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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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