Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist — Clinical Leader

Memorial Hermann Health System; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a licensed Physical Therapist at Southeast Hospital to assess patients, devise and implement treatment plans, and mentor staff and students. You will oversee patient care, collaborate with physicians and insurers, and support program development.

Requirements include a PT degree, board license or PT Compact, BLS certification, and 2+ years of clinical experience; strong physical demands are noted with lifting and mobility tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current license to practice Physical Therapy by Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners or by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support.
• Two years clinical experience or completion of an accredited residency program.
• Ability to lift up to 75/100 pounds and carry up to 30 pounds; prolonged standing; frequent walking, stooping and squatting.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients, develops and initiates treatment plans.
• Implements a physical therapy program and provides advanced treatments.
• Mentors staff, students and interns as a clinical resource.
• Communicates with patients, caregivers, physicians and insurers.
• Ensures safe care within policy and contributes to department goals.

Skills

Clinical experience

Fine motor skills

Eye-hand coordination

Communication skills

Education

PT degree (Bachelor’s or graduate)

Doctoral degree with residency or fellowship OR licensed therapist

Job description

Memorial Hermann Health System seeks a licensed Physical Therapist at Southeast Hospital to assess patients, devise and implement treatment plans, and mentor staff and students. You will oversee patient care, collaborate with physicians and insurers, and support program development.

Requirements include a PT degree, board license or PT Compact, BLS certification, and 2+ years of clinical experience; strong physical demands are noted with lifting and mobility tasks.