Physical Therapist - Weekend Option - Acute

Select Medical•Bridgeton, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Full Time Licensed Physical Therapist for their Acute Care team. DePaul Health Center is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke. The therapy department is diverse and progressive, participating in research and program advancement within the 450-bed hospital. The department emphasizes teamwork, individualized compassionate patient care, learning, and professional development in a community hospital atmosphere.

Requirements

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities.
Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.