Physical Therapist

Additional 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 11 patient care environment in a hybrid acute inpatient setting . You will be able to work with our world renowned medical team and a 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 exposurewith our experienced team. PRN flexibleas needed Overview 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. Preferred Qualifications 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 andor consultations for Physical Therapy Services. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelors Degree - Physical Therapy PT Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Physical Therapist License Preferred Requirements Education Masters Degree - Physical Therapy PT Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC were 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 Annual 4 BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401k 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 assistance To learn more go to our Benefits Summary . Not all benefits apply to all jobs The 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