Geriatric PT — Compassionate Care & Innovation

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to assess and design comprehensive treatment programs for adults and geriatric patients under Therapy Leadership. You will supervise patients directly and coordinate with rehabilitation technicians and PT assistants in alignment with state practice acts.

The role requires a PT licensure in the practicing state, BLS certification, and a preference for 6 months to 1 year of rehab PT experience.

Qualifications

• Current/Temporary Physical Therapy license in state of practice.
• BLS certification required and must be current before caring for patients independently.
• One year or less experience may be preferred; six months to one year experience is preferred in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Direct supervision of patients; indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians; supervise PT assistants as per State Practice Acts.
• Adhere to Mercy mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to assess and design comprehensive treatment programs for adults and geriatric patients under Therapy Leadership. You will supervise patients directly and coordinate with rehabilitation technicians and PT assistants in alignment with state practice acts.

The role requires a PT licensure in the practicing state, BLS certification, and a preference for 6 months to 1 year of rehab PT experience.