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Physical Therapist -PRN

SSM Health

Saint Louis, MO

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Academic Background, Data Entry, Discharge Plans, Disease, Financial Regulations, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Identify Issues, Keyboards, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Physical Demands, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Services, Team Player, Treatment Plan
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Saint Louis, MO
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It‘s more than a career, it‘s a calling MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights: Physical Therapist

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking for flexibility in a PRN position.

Minium requirement is one weekend per month

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!

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.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY 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.

EDUCATION Bachelor‘s, Master‘s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

EXPERIENCE No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Physical Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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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.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

pregnancy, veteran status ,

or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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