Physical Therapist - Acute

SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care

At St. Joseph Hospital West- Lake St. Louis, MO

 Physical Therapist - Full Time

Orthopedic experience preferred

Here we grow again! SSM Health Rehabilitation-Acute Care at St. Joseph Hospital West is seeking a Full Time Licensed Physical Therapists to join our team in Lake St. Louis, MO!

Established in 1986, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis offers residents of western St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties exceptional health care close to home. Our 216-bed hospital is a state-designated Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and specializes in obstetric and pediatric care, as well as many other specialties.

Teamwork and individualized, compassionate patient care provide a basis for learning and professional development in a community hospital atmosphere. 

*Generous benefits package including:

• Company matching 401(k)
• Multiple and affordable PPO benefits + HSA options
• Generous Paid Time Off + Holidays + Extended Illness Days (EID)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Excellent Orientation Program
• New Grad Mentorship
• National Continuing Education courses (local and online)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline specific therapy services for those assigned patients.
• Ensures design of functional treatment programs allowing for effective return to community activities. 
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, coworkers and self. 
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

• Current state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans