Physical Therapist

Additional Information About the Role Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a new adventure? Our experienced team at Barnes‑Jewish Hospital is looking for a full‑time Physical Therapist. If you are looking for a 1:1 patient care opportunity in an acute care environment, this may be the role for you! Our supportive team offers mentorship opportunities, growth / professional development, and exposure to a wide range of patients and diseasestates. Schedule Mon - Fri Days Weekend rotation Overview Barnes‑Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes‑Jewish Hospital’s staff is composed of full‑time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes‑Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. At Barnes‑Jewish Hospital, therapists in the Department of Rehabilitation are a valued part of the care continuum and serve a significant role in making critical patient care decisions every day. Our therapists experience a close connection with their patients and families as well as collaborative interactions with each patient’s physicians, nurses and other medical team professionals. A large department of approximately 100 employees is structured in a programmatic approach, where physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists work together with the same patient population. Therapy services are provided to a wide range of patient care areas, including medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, oncology and the special care nursery. Our vision is to be the leader in acute care rehabilitation by providing state of the art services and establishing new standards for rehabilitation. We want Barnes‑Jewish Hospital to be the place where the best rehab professionals choose to train, develop and practice. 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, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor’s Degree Physical Therapy (PT) Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Physical Therapist License Preferred Requirements Education Master’s Degree Physical Therapy (PT) Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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 401(k) 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC HealthCare (New)