Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it's a vocation

Location: Shawnee Kethley 3315

Employment Type:

Regular

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000.00

• Department: Outpatient Medical Group Clinic

• Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Monday - Friday, Flexible Start Times

• Relocation Assistance Available: Consult with a Recruiter for More Information

• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Medical Group - Shawnee Kethley

Position Overview:

The role involves assessing and implementing medically prescribed physical therapy treatment plans aimed at addressing movement dysfunction and alleviating pain caused by injuries, illnesses, disabilities, or other health-related issues.

Key Responsibilities and Qualifications:

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Conduct initial and ongoing evaluations of patients' conditions.
• Develop, modify, and assess a care plan tailored to identified issues, involving the patient and their family.
• Administer therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques suitable for the patient's condition.
• Educate patients, families, and staff by identifying educational needs.
• Ensure continuity of care by engaging in discharge planning with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, providing home instructions, recommending equipment or home modifications, and suggesting follow-up care as necessary.
• Supervise the activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation detailing the patient's response to therapy and the necessity for skilled intervention as required by regulatory standards.
• Work in a consistently alert and safe manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy or a related field necessary for licensure in the state of practice.

EXPERIENCE

• No prior experience is necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Constantly standing.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Regular use of hearing and speech for oral communication.
• Frequent auditory skills to detect body sounds and alarms.
• Regular visual acuity for near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional patient handling.
• Occasional visual assessment for distance and color differentiation.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Resuscitation Certification: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Additional resuscitation certifications may be necessary based on departmental requirements.

State Licensure Requirements:

• Illinois: Licensed Physical Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Missouri: Licensed Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Oklahoma: Licensed Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Wisconsin: Licensed Physical Therapist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

We value our outstanding employees and provide a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members to access their earned, unpaid base pay instantly (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.