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Physical Therapist

SSM Health

#Rehabilitation #Patient Assessment #Physical Therapy #Acute Care #Clinical Documentation #Inpatient Care #BLS HCP #Movement Dysfunction #IDFPR

Quick overview

Evaluates and conducts prescribed physical therapy programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain. Responsibilities include performing assessments, establishing plans of care, and coordinating discharge planning with patients and families.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and a valid state license. BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required within 90 days of employment.

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Job description

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Anthony Hospital - Shawnee Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: $15,000.00 Sign On Bonus Department: Inpatient Acute Care Schedule: Full Time, Variable Shift, Mon - Fri, Saturdays as Needed, Flexible Shift Start Times Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts Relocation Assistance Available: Speak with a Recruiter for Details Location: SSM Health St.
Anthony Hospital - Shawnee 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.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 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.
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 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 day of employment.
Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
State of Work Location: Illinois Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4503000024 Physical Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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