Geriatric Physical Therapist — Impactful Patient Care

Mercy Co; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to assess and design individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes direct supervision of patients, indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians, and supervision of PT assistants according to State Practice Acts.

The position requires a current Physical Therapy license, LS/supervisory experience, and BLS certification, with a preference for 6–12 months of rehab PT experience and ability to lift 50

Qualifications

• Current State license of Physical Therapy
• Education: Bachelor, MS in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Licensure: Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice
• BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.
• Six months to one year experience is preferred for Rehabilitation Physical Therapist.
• Physical requirements: ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis; prolonged standing and walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist and squat.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop 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.

Education

Current State license of Physical Therapy

Education: Bachelor, MS in Physical Therapy or DPT

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to assess and design individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes direct supervision of patients, indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians, and supervision of PT assistants according to State Practice Acts.

The position requires a current Physical Therapy license, LS/supervisory experience, and BLS certification, with a preference for 6–12 months of rehab PT experience and ability to lift 50