Physical Therapist

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy - Northwest Arkansas (Mercy - NWA) seeks a Per Diem Physical Therapist to assess, plan and implement therapy programs for adults and geriatrics. You will supervise patients directly and oversee rehabilitation technicians, with supervision of PT assistants as required by State Practice Acts.

Education: PT degree (Bachelors/MS/DPT); Licensure in state of practice; BLS certification; 6 months to 1 year of rehab PT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor, MS in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Licensure: Current/Temporary Physical Therapy license in state of practice.
• Certifications: BLS certified. Current before caring for patients independently.
• Experience: Six months to one year in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Direct supervision to patients, indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians; supervise PT assistants per State Practice Acts.

Skills

BLS

Rehabilitation

Geriatric care

Education

Bachelor's/MS/DPT in 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

Per Diem

Mercy - NWA

Requirements

Job Description

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 - NWA

Requirements

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.

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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