Physical Therapist

Mercy; Arkansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith Chad Colley is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join our Rehabilitation team. Under supervision of Therapy Leadership, you will assess adults and geriatric patients and develop individualized treatment plans.

You will supervise patients directly and guide rehabilitation technicians and PT assistants in accordance with state practice acts. Current licensure plus BLS certification are required, with 6–12 months preferred 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. Required certifications must be current before care for patients independently.
• Six months to one year experience preferred in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy; experience with adult and geriatric patients preferred.

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.
• Work under Therapy Leadership and in line with Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient supervision

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Under the general supervision of Therapy Leadership and according to departmental policies and procedures regarding referral, standards of treatment, performs objective assessments, as well as comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. Responsible for direct supervision to patients, indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians. General supervision of PT assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Physical Therapist

Per Diem

Mercy - Fort Smith Chad Colley

Education: Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Licensure: Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice.

Certifications: BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.

Preferred Experience: Six months to one year experience is preferred for Rehabilitation Physical Therapist. Prefer experience with care for adult and geriatric patients.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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