Job Details
- Conducts initial assessments, develops individualized treatment plans and provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Evaluates patient response to treatment, including progress made and continuing need for treatment.
- Provides patient and family education on tasks and resources that support continued functional independence.
- Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
Requirements
Licensed Physical Therapist in state of work location
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City
Worker Type : Regular
Regular
Job Highlights :
SSM Health is looking for PT & OT Therapists to join our team!
Sign on bonus available for part time positions.
We have part time and prn positions available at our Jefferson City location.
Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.
Daily Pay : Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health St Anthony, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.
Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.
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
State of Work Location : Missouri
- Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Shift :
Variable Shift (United States of America)
Job Type : Employee
Employee
Department :
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 20
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