Physical Therapist

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

16d • Onsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Physical Therapist Location- Saint Louis University Hospital Full Time-40 hours per week-8:00AM-4:30PM One Holiday requirement year Acute care experience preferred but not required Why Work Here • Meaningful patient care grounded in presence, compassion, and clinical skill • Academic medical center environment that supports continual learning • Training across the entire hospital with exposure to a wide range of acute care diagnoses • Strong interdisciplinary teamwork focused on communication and collaboration • Opportunities to influence current practice and help shape future clinicians • Challenging and rewarding work that strengthens growth and confidence • A shared commitment to excellence in every patient experience. Fulfill your calling with SSM Health — apply today! Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates! sign on bonuses is for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available Job Summary: Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
• No experience required
• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Illinois Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Provides education to patient/family /staff by assessing patient/family educational needs.
• Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families and other health care providers as appropriate, providing home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and or providing equipment/ home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed.
• Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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