Open Positions

The Program in Physical Therapy posts job listings for the convenience of students. The Program does not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. It is the responsibility of students to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment and to thoroughly research the facts and reputation of each organization to which they are applying.

The following positions have been submitted by employers via the pt.wustl.edu job posting form.  Positions are listed for 90 days.

Acute Physical Therapist

Posted Date: 7-7-2021
Company Name: Ochsner Baptist
Location: New Orleans, LA
Information about the job:

Full time acute care position at community hospital with occasional weekend and evening shifts. Small rehab team with great interdisciplinary teamwork!

Contact: Rose Reida
Email: rose.reida@ochsner.org
Phone: (504) 894 – 2928

Physical Therapist

Posted Date: 7-7-2021
Company Name: Mercy therapy services
Location: Hazelwood, MO
Information about the job:

Outpatient ortho job, all one on one care.

Contact: Brandi Vollmer
Email: vollmerb@wustl.edu
Phone: (816) 835 – 8787

Health and Wellness Director

Posted Date: 6-18-2021
Company Name: Stephen A. Orthwein Center, Paraquad
Location: St. Louis, MO
Information about the job:

https://paraquad.aaimtrack.com/jobs/597494.html

Basic Function
The Health and Wellness Director is responsible for leading the Stephen A. Orthwein Center, a regional destination for people with disabilities seeking accessible exercise and post-rehabilitation services. The Orthwein Center empowers people with disabilities to increase their independence through exercise with fully accessible state-of-the-art equipment and expert staff. The Health and Wellness Director is responsible for ensuring program excellence, providing direct services, and developing the business through financial oversight, strategic marketing, and fundraising.
Responsibilities
Service Delivery (50%)
• Coordinate activities of the Orthwein Center, including an open gym, one-on-one training services, and group fitness classes.
• Perform the essential job functions of an Adaptive Exercise Specialist as relates to member services, including evaluation of new members and one-on-one training services.
• Work with staff and partners to develop relevant educational programming for members.
• Oversee administrative tasks, such as billing, enrolling new participants, approving scholarships within budget, and maintaining contracts with fieldwork placements.
Business Development (25%)
• Develop annual budget for the department and manage revenue and expenses to budget.
• On a monthly basis, review revenue and expenses with supervisor and make adjustments as needed.
• In collaboration with supervisor, develop annual marketing and outreach plans to achieve necessary program growth.
• Spend significant time out in the community, conducting tours, and in meetings to build relationships with referral sources for new members.
• Support fundraising efforts for the Orthwein Center, including writing grants, participating in events, and meeting with donors.
Staff Supervision (10%)
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff to ensure high quality service delivery.
• Organize and develop job responsibilities to ensure efficiency of day-to-day operations.
• Assess learning needs of staff and members and coordinate appropriate training as needed.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure quality service delivery and accurate record keeping.
• Supervise and provide clinical guidance to students in physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise science, and related fields.
Program Excellence (10%)
• On a regular basis, in collaboration with supervisor, evaluate service offerings for efficacy, adoption rates, and cost effectiveness.
• Practice continuous quality improvement. Adjust services as needed to better serve members and build a sustainable business model.
• Evaluate and update standards of practice to ensure exceptional care and translate evidence-based medicine into a community-based context to facilitate ongoing program development.
Program Compliance (5%)
• Evaluate and update policies and procedures based on best practices in rehabilitation and fitness.
• Monitor program adherence to requirements of contracts and funding agreements.
• Measure program efficiency and effectiveness and member satisfaction.
• Submit regular reports to supervisor and funding sources as required.
Operations
• Communicate with operations department for building maintenance.
• Monitor supplies and equipment. Manage supply inventory and coordinate equipment maintenance.
Miscellaneous:
• Understanding of and commitment to the independent living philosophy.
• Protect participant’s rights to privacy and confidentiality in all forms of communication.
• Attend and participate in all required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
Skills Required
• Leadership
• Organization
• Written/Oral Communication
• Multi-Tasking
• Computer Savvy
• Time management
• Professionalism
• Team attitude
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter
Education and Experience
• Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Current Missouri Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy license and current Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider certification required.
• Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy or Master of Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university required.
• Experience: Minimum 5-10 Years PT or OT experience required. Experience with spinal cord injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis preferred. At least 3 years of management experience.

Contact: Beth Jantz
Email: bjantz@paraquad.org
Phone: (314) 289 – 4335

Physical Therapist

Posted Date: 6-15-2021
Company Name: ABChiropractic Family and Wellness (Physical Therapy)
Location: St. Charles, MO
Information about the job:

We are recruiting a Physical Therapist to work full time as the Director of our Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation department. We welcome candidates with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Our clinic is a Physical Medicine – Orthopedic, Chiropractic outpatient facility serving patients with a variety of orthopedic, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Patient’s ages range from adolescents to geriatrics.

We are hopeful that you may be of some help to us in our search for the right person. Perhaps you are ready to make a change, to advance in your career, or you know of an available candidate who is currently looking for an excellent employment opportunity.

The P.T. who accepts this position will enjoy:
• Prestige in being the Director of their own P.T. department
• A turn-key position with protocol and documentation systems in place
• Progressive salary program with income potential from $85,000 to $110,000
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks the 1st year and increasing to 4 wks/year
• Generous benefit package including Personal Time Off and paid holidays
• Paid attendance post graduate seminars for license renewal
• Paid professional liability insurance premium
• NO holidays or weekends to work (Office is closed on Fridays)

This therapist will be able to work alongside progressive, courteous, quality concerned doctors who will respect them as an equal & integral part of the patient care management.

Contact: Mahir Awwad
Email: marioawwad@stcharlespainreliefcenter.com
Phone: (636) 916 – 0660

Physical Therapist

Posted Date: 6-7-2021
Company Name: ATI Physical Therapy
Location: St. Louis, MO
Information about the job: ATI PT is looking to hire physical therapists at their St. Louis location in addition to multiple of their Southern Illinois locations to include Collinsville, Waterloo, Columbia and Red Bud.

Contact: Ashley Cheatham
Email: ashley.cheatham@atipt.com
Phone: (314) 894 – 2222

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program

Posted Date: 6-7-2021
Company Name: LSU Health Shreveport
Location: Shreveport, LA
Information about the job:

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program
http://lsuhs.edu/ptresidency

Admissions Open Oct 1
Application Deadline Feb 1

lsuhs.edu/ptresidency

Residency Program Details
• Mentorship available with varying areas of expertise (athletic injuries, manual therapy, women’s health, trauma, chronic pain)
• The residency is hosted in an academic setting with opportunities to teach in an inter-disciplinary learning environment and build working relationships with Orthopaedic Surgeons (surgical observations and joint rounds).
• Hands on learning (manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gross anatomy/biomechanics, advanced orthopaedic knowledge)
• Opportunities to treat a diverse patient population connected to a level 1 trauma center

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Outcomes
• 100% graduation rate
• 100% (past 3 years) & 93% (all-time) pass rates for the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties Orthopaedic Specialist Certification Exam

Contact: Daniel Flowers, PT, DPT, PhD
Email: dflowe@lsuhsc.edu
Phone: (318) 813 – 2958

Physical Therapist

Posted Date: 6-2-2021
Company Name: LifeScape
Location: Sioux City, Iowa
Information about the job:

LifeScape is seeking a full-time pediatric Physical Therapist to join our exceptional team at our AbleKids location in Sioux City, IA.

LifeScape AbleKids offers a unique opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve and their families in a fun, child-centered, outpatient clinic environment. You will be part of LifeScape, a regional leader in pediatric therapy and services for children and adults with disabilities.

Our organizational culture, called The LifeScape Way, is based on our mission of empowering people to live their best life. You would support LifeScape’s vision to be an innovative organization, providing exceptional services and creative solutions for people with varied needs and complex care across their life span by demonstrating our values of integrity, compassion, respect, safety & wellbeing, fiscal responsibility, excellence, and accountability.

LifeScape Advantage:

Flexible scheduling options in a fun work atmosphere; no holidays/weekends (at Ablekids location)
Comprehensive team including Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist with the ability to access LifeScape Psychologists, Behavior Therapists and Teachers for additional support
Foundation assistance for purchasing therapy equipment and supplies
Professional Development opportunities through mentoring and training opportunities on and off-site
Ability to advance current programs as well as develop new programs

• Did you know LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program? *
• If you become a LifeScape employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness.*

Note: Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principle job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

LifeScape is an Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

-Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
-Current license or eligible for licensure in Iowa.
-Experience working with pediatric population is preferred.

Contact: Nicole Jensen
Email: nicole.jensen@lifescapesd.org
Phone: (605) 444 – 9543

Pediatric Physical Therapist-Home Health/Early Intervention

Posted Date: 5-18-2021
Company Name: Conquer Therapy Services, LLC
Location: St. Louis, MO
Information about the job:

Now adding independent contractor positions for physical therapists for a growing pediatric therapy practice. This job opportunity gives clinicians the ability to choose the location, hours, and days they work.
Primary job responsibilities include…
Provide direct care physical therapy services to families and children who receive early intervention services,
Administer clinical evaluations,
Identify and measure client goals and outcomes,
Collaborate with early intervention teams and attend meetings.
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Choose area to work in the state
Highly competitive pay rates ($50-$55/hour)
Medical Specialty:
Pediatrics/Early Intervention
Work Location:
Natural environment of children you serve

Contact: Danielle Schenk
Email: conquertherapy@gmail.com
Phone: (618) 741 – 1162

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Posted Date: 5-4-2021
Company Name: Taylor Physical Therapy and Wellness
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Information about the job:

Outpatient private practice seeking pelvic floor physical therapist! We are a PT owned cash practice on a mission to bring exceptional care to women in the Triad of North Carolina.
This is an opportunity to be a part of a unique model that includes minimal documentation, hour one on one time with each patient, and to have a mentorship program.
Who this job is for: We are looking for someone who is passionate about women’s health! Energetic practitioner who is excited to be a part of this model of care. Passionate about learning and values continuing education.
Who this job is not for: Someone not interested in pelvic health or someone who values an insurance based model of care.
Applicants must have experience in pelvic floor therapy. Additional opportunities for lymphedema and orthopedic training possible.
Requirements: NC License, 1+ year working experience, DPT degree
Additional qualifications beneficial to have: WCS or OCS, dry needling certifications
Full Time

Contact: Katie Taylor
Email: katie@taylorptandwellness.com
Phone: (336) 310 – 5038