Physical Therapist (Acute Care)

Job overview

The Physical Therapist (Acute Care) is an onsite role based in Saint Peters, MO, providing skilled therapy services at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports a 102-bed community hospital serving St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties. This role exists to provide skilled physical therapy services, including evaluation and treatment, to patients in an acute care setting. The therapist establishes treatment plans, collaborates with healthcare providers, and educates patients and families to facilitate optimal functional status and discharge planning.

What you'll do

• Establishes treatment plans
• provides physical therapy interventions
• educates and conferences with patients and families
• delegates to assistants and techs
• completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies
• provides assessment and consultations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

saint peters mo

bjc healthcare

physical therapist

acute care

rehabilitation

sign-on bonus

no on-call

every 4th weekend

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, legal services, disability insurance, 4% automatic retirement contribution, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, paid time off, adoption assistance.

Why this role

4 10-hour shifts; sign-on bonus available.

About the employer

BJC HealthCare is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists. Sector: 62.