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Physical Therapist at BJC

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Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and patient-centered Physical Therapist to join our rehab unit. Our supportive team at Christian offers a 1:1 patient care environment in a hybrid acute / inpatient setting. You will be able to work with our world renowned medical team and a help a variety of patients. 

 

If you are a licensed Physical Therapist we would love to hear from you! Advance your career and increase your exposure with our experienced team. 

 

  • PRN (flexible/as needed) 

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

 

The Speech Pathology Department at Christian Hospital is located on the second floor of CH . Services are provided to adults with deficits in speech, language, voice, dysphagia and cognition.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides skilled physical therapy services to patients including all aspects of evaluation and treatment.

 

Responsibilities

  • Establishes treatment plan and provides treatment, considering discharge needs; expected discharge functional status; and appropriate equipment and supplies.
  • Educates, collaborates with, and conferences with patients, families, and other health care providers; making recommendations for referrals to specialists as needed.
  • Delegates to assistants, techs, and students through written and verbal communication including determining the skill level or competency required to provide interventions to best meet the needs of the patient.
  • Completes documentation in accordance with departmental policies.
  • Provides assessment, reassessment, and/or consultations for Physical Therapy Services.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • - Physical Therapy (PT)

    Experience

  • No Experience
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Physical Therapist License
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Master's Degree
  • - Physical Therapy (PT)
    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
    • 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. 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

    Typical mid-level pay: $101k for Physical Therapists nationally

    National salary averages
    Expected mid-level
    $101k
    Entry
    Mid
    Senior
    Expected
    $74k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $133k

    Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

    Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

    Slight employer advantage

    Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

    Hiring leverage
    Balanced
    Wage leverage
    Balanced
    Mobility
    Limited

    Who this leverage applies to

    Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
    Weaker for: Self-taught practitioners

    Where to negotiate

    Base salary
    Sign-on bonus
    Title / level
    Remote flexibility
    Scope & responsibility
    Start date / PTO

    Likely Possible Unlikely

    Watch out for

    Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

    Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

    Does this path compound?

    Job Growth →
    High churn
    Growth, flat pay
    🚀 Compound
    Growth + pay upside
    ⚠️ Plateau
    Limited growth
    Specialize
    Experts earn more
    Pay Upside →
    High turnover market

    Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

    +11%
    10yr growth
    Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

    Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

    Labor data: BLS 2024