PTA Acute Care Hospital

Physical TherapistSaint Louis, MissouriRehabilitation Services, Days, Full-TimeSalary: $77.69 - $60.29 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)Job DescriptionAdditional Information About the Role:We are seeking a passionate and patient-centered Physical Therapist to join our rehab unit. Our supportive team at Christian offers a 1:1 patient care environment in a hybrid acute / inpatient setting. You will be able to work with our world renowned medical team and help a variety of patients.If you are a licensed Physical Therapist we would love to hear from you! Advance your career and increase your exposure with our experienced team.Hours:Mon - Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM1 Saturday a monthHoliday RotationOverview:Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri which puts us in the top 6 of all hospitals in the state!The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as high performing in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia, and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10 nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.Northwest HealthCare six miles west of Christian offers 24-hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.The Speech Pathology Department at Christian Hospital is located on the second floor of CH. Services are provided to adults with deficits in speech, language, voice, dysphagia, and cognition.Role Purpose:Provides 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.Minimum Requirements:Education: Bachelor's Degree - Physical Therapy (PT)Experience: No ExperienceSupervisor Experience: No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications: Physical Therapist LicensePreferred Requirements:Education: Master's Degree - Physical Therapy (PT)Benefits and Legal Statement:BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we are 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 dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more go to our Benefits Summary.*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