What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient Rehab position at SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital?
Overview
SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital
*A joint venture with Select Medical & SSM Health*
Lake St. Louis, MO
Physical Therapist (PT)
Full-Time
We are seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for our Lake St. Louis Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital.
Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust. Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiples traumas
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Benefits of being a therapist with us:
- Eligible for 401k
- Latest rehab technologies
- Engaged and team-oriented culture
- High success rates of patients being discharged home
*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 assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
- Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
- Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
- Coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
- Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
- Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
- Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
- Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
- Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.
Additional Data
*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process - to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans