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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type:
Intern/Temporary (Trainee)
Job Highlights:
Monday-Friday-8:00AM-4:30
PMFull Time-40 hours per week Physical Therapy Resident Saint Louis University Hospital Why Work Here
• Meaningful patient care grounded in presence, compassion, and clinical skill
• Academic medical center environment that supports continual learning
• Training across the entire hospital with exposure to a wide range of acute care diagnoses
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork focused on communication and collaboration
• Opportunities to influence current practice and help shape future clinicians
• Challenging and rewarding work that strengthens growth and confidence
• A shared commitment to excellence in every patient experience
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. Participates in mentoring and didactic training and fulfills clinical requirements of the residency program.
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.
Provides 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.
Completes on-going professional development through didactic work, research opportunities, and participation in community programs.
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 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 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving 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:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:Employee Department:
Physical Therapy Scheduled Weekly
Hours:
40
Benefits:
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