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BJC HealthCare
Physical Therapist
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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$87,262 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Additional Information About the Role Full time
- 40 hours a week Typical hours of coverage
- Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm Holiday Rotation Weekend Rotation No on call Community travel within IL BJC Service Areas
- Alton & Godfrey IRS Standard Rate for Mileage Reimbursement Overview BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care.
- Physical Therapy (PT) Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Valid Driver's License Physical Therapist License 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications:
Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities to home care or home health patients according to physician orders in the home environment including assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, implementation and instruction/supervision of physical therapy practice. Responsibilities Instructs and assists patient to perform various physical activities and in use of assistive and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures. Re-evaluates patient and adapts treatment program accordingly to achieve maximum benefit. Confers with physician and other practitioners to obtain additional information, suggest revisions in treatment plan and to integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patients' care. Evaluates, fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications to Orthotist. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree- Physical Therapy (PT) Experience No Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Valid Driver's License Physical Therapist License