Job Description

Physical Therapist - PRN at SSM Health summary:

The Physical Therapist - PRN role provides flexible weekend inpatient physical therapy services, focusing on treating movement dysfunction and pain due to various medical conditions. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care plan development, therapy interventions, patient and family education, and coordination of discharge planning. The position requires appropriate licensure, basic life support certification, and offers a supportive environment with optional additional weekday hours.

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WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

Weekend Physical Therapy Support – Inpatient Department

Looking for flexible weekend coverage in our inpatient department? This opportunity is perfect for those wanting extra hours or returning to the PT profession.

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: Minimum of 8 weekends per year – you choose the dates!
• Hours: 8-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday (start time between 7:00–8:30 AM based on therapist needs)
• Optional: Potential for additional weekday hours if desired

Our Facility:

• Modern, spacious gym with up-to-date equipment
• 120-bed Level 3 Trauma Center
• Specialties include Orthopedic, Cardiac, and Neurosurgery
• 12-bed Intensive Care Unit
• 5-bed Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
• JCAHO-certified Primary Stroke Center

Whether you’re looking to supplement your schedule or re-engage with the PT field, this role offers flexibility and a supportive environment.

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

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:

4503110038 Therapies Physical IP

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Keywords:

Physical Therapist, PRN, Inpatient therapy, Orthopedic therapy, Neurosurgery rehabilitation, Cardiac rehabilitation, Patient care, Physical therapy assessment, BLS certification, Hospital therapy services

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relief, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Weekday work,

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