Physical Therapist - PRN

Physical Therapist - PRN

BJC HealthCare

Saint Louis, MO 63136

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time

  • Industry

    Healthcare

  • Job Description

    Physical Therapist - PRN

    Additional Information About the Role

    We are seeking a passionate and patient-centered Physical Therapist to join our rehab unit. You will be able to work with our world renowned medical team and a help a variety of patients in the acute and rehab units. If you are a licensed Physical Therapist we would love to hear from you!

    Schedule

    • Flexible PRN Schedule based on the needs of the department

    Overview

    Christian Hospitalhas been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

    The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as high performing in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

    Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

    The Speech Pathology Department at Christian Hospital is located on the second floor of CH . Services are provided to adults with deficits in speech, language, voice, dysphagia and cognition.


    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

    At BJC were 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
    • 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

    *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

  • Job Benefit(s)

    Life Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid time off Disability Insurance

    • Direction map