Acute Rehab Physical Therapist - Per Diem with Benefits

Mercy Co; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson Acute Rehab Unit is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and create comprehensive, individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes supervising patients, rehab technicians, and PT assistants in line with Mercy standards.

Per Diem schedule with opportunities to collaborate within a caring, multidisciplinary team at Mercy.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include PT degree(s) below or equal to Doctor of Physical Therapy.
• Licensure in state of practice required (Current/Temporary).
• BLS certification required and current before independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop individualized rehab programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Provide direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians.
• Supervise PT assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts and Mercy standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Team supervision

Clinical care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Mercy Hospital Jefferson Acute Rehab Unit is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and create comprehensive, individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes supervising patients, rehab technicians, and PT assistants in line with Mercy standards.

Per Diem schedule with opportunities to collaborate within a caring, multidisciplinary team at Mercy.