Physical Therapist - Young Athelete Center

Confidential; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CEU Budget for PTs

Sign-On Bonus

Professional Development and Growth

Job summary

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to provide skilled PT services in the Young Athlete Center, focusing on sports/ortho and chronic pain management.

The role involves evaluating and treating pediatric patients, collaborating with families and other clinicians, and ensuring proper documentation. The position offers a 4x10-hour workweek (Mon-Fri) with some Saturday hours, CEU budget, sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional development and growth

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 and collaborates with patients, families, and other care providers; referrals when needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students with clear skill/competency guidance.
• Completes documentation per departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (PT)

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy (PT) (preferred)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center, located in Town & Country, has a full-time Physical Therapist opportunity.

This PT will be responsible for patient care within the Young Athlete Center with patient care for our sports/ortho population and treat chronic pain.

Monday-Friday, 4 10-hour weekly schedule with some Saturday Hours; no holidays CEU Budget for Physical Therapists Sign-On Bonus Professional Development and Growth

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

BJC Total Rewards

• 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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Benefits Summary

*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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