What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Acute position at SSM Health Physical Therapy?
Overview
SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care
At St. Joseph Hospital West- Lake St. Louis, MO
Physical Therapist - Full Time
Orthopedic experience preferred
Here we grow again! SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care at St. Joseph Hospital West is seeking a Full Time Licensed Physical Therapists to join our team in Lake St. Louis, MO!
Established in 1986, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis offers residents of western St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties exceptional health care close to home. Our 216-bed hospital is a state-designated Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and specializes in obstetric and pediatric care, as well as many other specialties.
Teamwork and individualized, compassionate patient care provide a basis for learning and professional development in a community hospital atmosphere.
*Generous benefits package including:
- Company matching 401(k)
- Multiple and affordable PPO benefits HSA options
- Generous Paid Time Off Holidays Extended Illness Days (EID)
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Personal and Family Medical Leave
- Excellent Orientation Program
- New Grad Mentorship
- National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
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.
Qualifications
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
- Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans