Physical Therapist - PRN acute care

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Physical Therapist for a PRN position at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. The role involves skilled therapy services for a diverse patient population, focusing on treatment plans, patient education, and effective collaboration with healthcare teams. With a flexible schedule and a supportive environment, this role offers excellent work/life balance and development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Annual Raises

Great work/life balance

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available

Paid Time Off benefit

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Provides skilled physical therapy evaluations and treatment.
• Physical Therapist License required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes treatment plans and provides treatments based on patient needs.
• Educates patients and collaborates with healthcare providers.
• Completes necessary documentation.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Missouri Baptist Medical Center has an opening for a Physical Therapist to work as a PRN in an acute setting - orthopedic, surgical, oncology, cardiac, and general medical patients. A great opportunity to work with a diverse team at a community-based hospital!

• Flexible Schedule
• Annual Raises
• Great work/life balance

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Center for Outpatient Therapy and Wellness at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is an 8,500 square foot outpatient therapy clinic for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, massage therapy, and personal fitness. The clinic is located within the hospital, features 15+ subspecialties of care, and has a focus on 1:1 individualized care with our patients. Our current outpatient team has 22 licensed therapists, making it a great place for a therapist to grow and develop.

Preferred Qualifications

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: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (PT)

Experience: No Experience required

Licenses & Certifications: Physical Therapist License

Preferred Requirements

Education: Master's Degree in 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

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