Physical Therapist - Full Time
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- - OverviewSt. Louis Children's Hospital is dedicated to
improving the health and lives of children. As one of the
top-ranked children's hospitals in the country, St. Louis
Children's provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a
dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along
with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers
education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its
mission to "do what's right for kids."Providing comprehensive,
high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been
St. Louis Children's commitment since its inception in 1879. Today,
the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service
area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80
countries.St. Louis Children's consistently ranks among America's
Best Children's Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all
surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children's was one of eight
children's hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties.
The hospital's academic and physician partner, Washington
University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical
schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children's has
been designated as a Magnet - hospital for nursing excellence from
the American Nurses Credentialing Center - (ANCC).Role
PurposeProvides skilled physical therapy services to patients
including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.Responsibilities
- Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering
discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and
appropriate equipment and supplies.
- 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.
- Completes documentation in accordance with departmental
policies.
- Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for
Physical Therapy Services.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The
ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe
manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree - Physical Therapy (PT)
- No Experience
- Physical Therapist License Preferred QualificationsPreferred
Requirements
- Master's Degree - Physical Therapy (PT)Benefits StatementNote:
not all benefits apply to all openings- - Comprehensive medical,
dental, life insurance, and disability plan options- - Pension
Plan*/403(b) Plan- - 401(k) plan- - Tuition Assistance- - Health
Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- - -On-Site Fitness
Center (depending on location)- - -Paid Time Off Program for
vacation, holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial
Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health
CenterLegal StatementThe above information on this description has
been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job.Equal Opportunity Employer Benefits and Legal
StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you
and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your
physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal
services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 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 assistanceTo learn more, go to *Not all benefits apply
to all jobsThe above information on this description has been
designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed
by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Equal
Opportunity Employer
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