What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Jackson Healthcare Government Services?
Job Description
Job Description
JHGS is seeking Physical Therapists to support the VA St Louis Health Care System. In this role, you will provide services necessary to eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The range of physical therapist services will be provided in a state-of-the-art civilian medical treatment facility and in accordance with the standards of The Joint Commission, established principles and ethics of the medical profession established by the American Medical Association (AMA), American Board of Physical Therapy.
Minimum Requirements :
- A current license as a Physical Therapist in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia when services are performed onsite on VA property.
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Physical Therapist education and degrees shall be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from CAPTE accredited colleges, universities, or institutions
- Minimum of 2 years of hospital or ambulatory care experience preferred.
- Ability to develop patient treatment plans and deliver therapy based on VA guidelines.
- Competency in musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, pulmonary, geriatric, wound care, chronic pain, and adaptive equipment therapy.
Hours of Performance / Scheduling :
