Physical Therapist

Job overview

Physical Therapist at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL. This is a full-time position with flexible start and end times. Compensation is $37.60 - $56.40 per hour. 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.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

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

Skills & competencies

full time

physical therapist

ssm health

mount vernon il

allied health

flexible start/end times

day shift

$37.60+/hr

acute care

About the employer

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