Physical Therapist

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); In loco; USD 68.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercy Fort Smith is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide objective assessments and develop individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. You will supervise patients, rehab technicians, and PT assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts, contributing to Mercy's mission and service standards.

Qualifications include AR licensure or eligibility, a DPT/MS/BS in PT, and current BLS certification. Preferred experience in rehabilitation with older adults is noted.

Competenze

• Current State license of Physical Therapy.
• Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• BLS certification required; current before independent patient care.

Mansioni

• Perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans for adults and geriatric patients.
• Provide direct supervision to patients and supervise rehab technicians and PT assistants as per state practice acts.

Conoscenze

Patient assessment

PT program design

Staff supervision

Geriatric care

Formazione

Licensed PT in AR or eligible

DPT/MS of PT or BS in PT

Strumenti

BLS Certification

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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

Full Time

Mercy - Fort Smith

Qualifications

Education: Current State license of Physical Therapy. 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.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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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