Physical Therapist - acute care

About the Role

Great opportunity for a licensed Physical Therapist who is passionate and patient‑centered. Join a world‑renowned medical team and help a variety of patients in an acute‑care setting.

Overview

Barnes‑Jewish St. Peters Hospital proudly serves the health‑care needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102‑bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including the Siteman Cancer Center, the Breast Health and Women’s Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center, and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center. It is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and holds a Level II stroke certification. The medical office building houses specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Outpatient services include physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio‑pulmonary rehabilitation. The Therapy Departments provide inpatient Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.

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; makes recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
• Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication, determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions that best meet patient needs.
• Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
• Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy (PT)
• Experience: No experience required
• Supervisor Experience: No experience required
• Licenses & Certifications: Physical Therapist License

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy (PT)

Schedule

4 ten‑hour shifts; Tuesday – Friday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm; weekend/holiday rotation.

Pay

• Sign‑on bonus
• CEU budget for each therapist

Benefits

• 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 (vacation, sick days, holidays, personal time)
• Adoption assistance