Physical Therapist 18-23 per hour

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Physical Therapist for a job in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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Make sure yours is complete so recruiters can match you to the perfect job Additional Information About the Role $500 Sign on Bonus Benefits Eligible (bjctotalrewards.org) 24 hours per week Nights:
24 hours per week Additional Preferred Requirements CNA, PCT or EMT Certification, Nursing Assistant or Surg tech experience or nursing fundamentals course complete 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.
Med/Surg 2 manages patients with Orthopedic, Spine, Urological, Plastics and other general post-surgical conditions.
Because of our patient acuity, we provide advanced training to maintain nurses at the highest level of functioning.
The unit is led by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse.
Additionally, the unit works in collaboration with a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist.
This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses, and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care.
Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm.
Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.
Responsibilities Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
Assists nurse with patient and family education.
Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology.
Acts as 1:
1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
Participates in professional development.
Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Preferred Requirements Licenses & Certifications Certified Nurse Assistant 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 Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC 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 ***/Benefits 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 BJC HealthCare Job ID 81781.
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Ortho Patient Care Tech-Pt About BJC HealthCare BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St.
Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions.
With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations.
Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.
BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri.
BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit.
That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay.
In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
Benefits Sign-On bonus