Lead Physical Therapist - acute care Job at BJC Healthcare, Saint Louis, MO

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  • BJC Healthcare
  • Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

Lead Physical Therapist Opportunity – Barnes‑Jewish West County Hospital

Barnes‑Jewish West County Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Physical Therapist to step into a Lead PT role within our acute care setting.

In this position, you will collaborate and communicate closely with a team of acute care Physical Therapists while supporting process improvement initiatives , clinical excellence, and continued high‑quality patient care. This is an excellent next step for a PT looking to grow into a leadership role while remaining hands‑on with patients.

Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

If you’re passionate about mentorship, innovation, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes, we’d love to connect with you.


Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

 

 

The inpatient physical therapy department of BJWCH provides rehabilitation services to patients within an acute care environment. Our staff of experienced, efficient physical therapists and assistants communicate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers and work closely with patients to develop safe, personalized rehabilitation programs that aid the patient in improving mobility and returning to daily functional activities.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Oversees daily operations and clinical practice of therapy programs, including direct patient care, clinical quality, regulatory, staff and student education. Assists manager with oversight and management of therapy services.

 

Responsibilities

  • Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
  • Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
  • Provides assessment, consultations and/or treatment services based on clinical practice guidelines and department policies.
  • Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies. Develops clinical and student education programs and continuously monitors for effectiveness and outcomes.
  • Provides / assists with determining staffing levels for therapy services.

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
- Physical Therapy (PT)

Experience

  • <2 years

Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

  • Physical Therapist License

Preferred Requirements

Education

  • Master's Degree
- Physical Therapy (PT)
Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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 benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
  • Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary .

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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