Lead Physical Therapist - acute care

BJC HealthCare • Creve Coeur, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Barnes‑Jewish West County Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physical Therapist to step into a Lead PT role within our acute care setting. In this position, you will collaborate and communicate closely with a team of acute care Physical Therapists while supporting process improvement initiatives, clinical excellence, and continued high‑quality patient care. This is an excellent next step for a PT looking to grow into a leadership role while remaining hands‑on with patients. The inpatient physical therapy department of BJWCH provides rehabilitation services to patients within an acute care environment. Our staff of experienced, efficient physical therapists and assistants communicate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and work closely with patients to develop safe, personalized rehabilitation programs that aid the patient in improving mobility and returning to daily functional activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Physical Therapy (PT)
• <2 years Experience
• No Supervisor Experience
• Physical Therapist License

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree - Physical Therapy (PT)

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations and clinical practice of therapy programs, including direct patient care, clinical quality, regulatory, staff and student education.
• Assists manager with oversight and management of therapy services.
• 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.
• Provides assessment, consultations and/or treatment services based on clinical practice guidelines and department policies.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Develops clinical and student education programs and continuously monitors for effectiveness and outcomes.
• Provides / assists with determining staffing levels for therapy services.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level