Part-Time Physical Therapist - Sign-On Bonus, Impactful Care

Mercy; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition support

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Physical Therapist (24 hours/week). The role involves providing objective assessments and implementing comprehensive treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients under supervision, including supervision of rehabilitation staff.

Qualifications include a PTA/PT degree (DPT preferred), current MOPT license, BLS certification, and 6–12 months of rehab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice.
• BLS certification; current before independent patient care.
• Six months to one year Rehabilitation Physical Therapist experience preferred.
• Prefer experience with adult and geriatric patients.
• Position requires ability to push/pull 50 lbs and prolonged standing/walking.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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.
• Work under supervision of Therapy Leadership and adhere to Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Comprehensive assessment

Supervision of staff

Gerontology care

PT clinical skills

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a part-time Rehabilitation Physical Therapist (24 hours/week). The role involves providing objective assessments and implementing comprehensive treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients under supervision, including supervision of rehabilitation staff.

Qualifications include a PTA/PT degree (DPT preferred), current MOPT license, BLS certification, and 6–12 months of rehab experience.