Medical (Physiotherapist)

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. Responsibilities Performs initial and on‑going assessments of patient’s condition. Establishes, revises and evaluates a plan of care appropriate to identified problems and involves the patient/family. Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the patient’s condition. Provides education to patient/family/staff by assessing educational needs. Provides continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families, and other health care providers; provides home instructions; recommends equipment/home modifications; recommends 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 the 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 days of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required depending on department. State of Work Location Illinois – Physical Therapist, Licensed – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Missouri – Physical Therapist – Missouri Division of Professional Registration Oklahoma – Physical Therapist – Oklahoma Medical Board Wisconsin – Physical Therapist (PT) – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America) Department Physical Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours 32 Benefits Paid parental leave: one week for newborns or newly adopted children, prorated based on FTE. Flexible payment options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront tuition coverage: FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr