SSM Health Physical Therapy·Saint Charles, Missouri
The extern assists therapists with patient-related treatment activities, including transfers, equipment setup, and patient positioning. They are also responsible for maintaining department cleanliness and disinfecting equipment according to hospital infection control policies.
Overview SSM Health Rehabilitation Network St.
Joseph's Heath Center - St.
Charles Student Therapy Extern - Per Diem Candidate must be available ONE weekend shift per month minimum.
SSM Health St.
Joseph Hospital - St.
Charles continues to meet the evolving health care needs of our patients and community.
Located conveniently in historic, downtown St.
Charles, our 333-bed acute care hospital is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and specializes in many other specialties.
Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces Assists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department.Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment Assist with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice Act. Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition Prepares department each morning Picks up equipment during treatment hours and at the end of treatment day Maintains department and disinfects equipment throughout and at the conclusion of the treatment day according to hospital infection control policies and procedures Reports defective equipment to DOR Ensures maintenance of cleaning logs and refrigerator temperature logs Follows and assists with facility infection control policies and risk management procedures Assists the DOR with identification of support staff needs for patient care in the rehab treatment areas and coordination of such between rehab and nursing floors Participates in therapeutic dysphagia and feeding program as requested and supervised by the therapists
Must be a current student accepted in an OT, SLP, or PT program Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans
Candidates must be current students accepted into an Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, or Physical Therapy program. They must also be available for at least one weekend shift per month.
Market context
In Missouri, rehab therapy extern roles commonly appeal to students in ST, OT, or PT programs who need supervised clinical experience while balancing school schedules. These openings can be competitive because employers often want candidates who can reliably cover multiple weekend shifts and fit the team’s patient-care needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your program status and weekend availability before applying.
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