Physical Therapist - Acute

SSM Health Physical Therapy·Bridgeton, Missouri

About the role

Evaluates assigned patients to develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on physician direction. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs to facilitate effective return to community activities.

Overview SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care At DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO Physical Therapist - Full Time Here we grow again!

SSM Health DePaul Health Center is seeking a Full Time Licensed Physical Therapists to join our team in Bridgeton, MO! he DePaul Ministry of SSM Health is accredited by The Joint Commission as a Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement and a Comprehensive Center of Excellence for Stroke.

DePaul serves the north and northwest St Louis County area in Missouri and our neighbors to the east in Illinois.

Our diverse and progressive therapy department participates in research and program advancement throughout the 450 bed hospital.

Teamwork and individualized, compassionate patient care provide a basis for learning and professional development in a community hospital atmosphere. *Generous benefits package including: Company matching 401(k) Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Earned Illness Days (EID) Short and Long Term Disability Personal and Family Medical Leave Clinical Ladder Program Excellent Orientation Program New Grad Mentorship Residency Programs National Continuing Education courses (local and online) Tuition Assistance Student Loan Repayment Assistance Productivity standards that allow for high quality patient care

Responsibilities

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities. Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Qualifications

Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Requirements

Requires current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist. Must hold or obtain BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.

professional certificate
Teamwork
BLS Certification
Patient Education
Treatment Planning
Clinical Documentation
Acute Care
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation
Patient Evaluation
Joint Replacement Care
Stroke Rehabilitation

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
HSA options
Short and Long Term Disability
Company matching 401(k)
Clinical Ladder Program
Personal and Family Medical Leave
Residency Programs
New Grad Mentorship
National Continuing Education courses
PPO benefits
Earned Illness Days

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Location: Bridgeton, Missouri
Posted: Aug 21, 2026
Closes: Aug 21, 2027
Application: Employer website

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