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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

• Full Time-40 Hours per week

• 8:00AM-4:30PM-Monday-Friday

• One Saturday and one Sunday every 8 weeks

• One holiday per Year

• Acute care setting with ~400 beds total with a high acuity level

• Comprehensive stroke center, Level 1 trauma center, center of excellence for cardiac surgery

• Strong academic emphasis in this department and throughout the facility

• Therapists are focused on the mission of SSM that emphasizes excellence in patient care

• PMR members are team players – flexible and able to adapt to meet the needs of the patient

• External qualified candidates are eligible for a Sign on Bonus & relocation bonus up to $10,000.00

• 2- Year Commitment with SSM Health

  Benefits:

  • • SSM Health offers competitive compensation and Comprehensive Benefits Package
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
    • Income based medical insurance premium discounts
    • HSA/FSA options
    • Short and Long-Term Disability
    • Generous PTO Bank
    • 403b/401k retirement plans
    • Daily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life.
    • Tuition reimbursement, continued education, discounts, and participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Professional development days and opportunities for career advancement
    • Employee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergencies
    • Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP
    • 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. 

Job Summary:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manne