Physical Therapy Resident

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Intern/Temporary (Trainee) Job Summary: Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs to treat movement dysfunction and pain resulting from injury, disease, disability, or other health-related conditions. Participates in mentoring and didactic training and fulfills clinical requirements of the residency program. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Performs initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition. + Establishes, revises, and evaluates a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient/family. + Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient. + Provides education to patient/family/staff by assessing patient/family educational needs. + Provides for continuity of care by participating in discharge planning with patients, families, and other health care providers as appropriate. Provides home instructions to patients and caregivers, recommending and/or providing equipment/home modifications, and recommending appropriate follow-up care if needed. + Oversees activities of physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. + Maintains appropriate documentation that details the patient's response to therapy and the need for skilled intervention as outlined by regulatory bodies. + Completes on-going professional development through didactic work, research opportunities, and participation in community programs. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION + Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, or related as required to obtain licensure in state of practice EXPERIENCE + No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Constant standing. + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. + Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). + Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. + Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Occasional lifting/moving patients. + Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. + Occasional driving. + Rare crawling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: Illinois + Physical Therapist, Licensed - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri + Physical Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma + Physical Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin + Physical Therapist (PT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4503000037 Physical Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. + 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. Explore All Benefits ( _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_ _,_ _or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (

Created: 2026-02-18