Geriatric Care Physical Therapist — Hands-On Impact

Mercy Co; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. The role supervises patients directly and rehabilitation staff, including PT assistants, in line with State Practice Acts.

Educational requirements include a DPT/MSDPT or equivalent, with current/temporary state licensure and BLS certification. Six months to a year of experience is preferred for rehabilitation settings within Mercy.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Licensure: Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice.
• Experience: Six months to one year experience is preferred for Rehabilitation Physical Therapist.
• Preferred Licensure/Certifications: BLS certified.

Responsibilities

• Performs objective assessments and comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians.
• General supervision of PT assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts.

Skills

Assessment

Supervision

Patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. The role supervises patients directly and rehabilitation staff, including PT assistants, in line with State Practice Acts.

Educational requirements include a DPT/MSDPT or equivalent, with current/temporary state licensure and BLS certification. Six months to a year of experience is preferred for rehabilitation settings within Mercy.