Physical Therapist- FT, Days, Mercy Stoddard

Mercy Hospital Springfield; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans with company match (≥

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Stoddard is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to perform assessments and create individualized treatment programs for adults and geriatrics. You will supervise patients, rehab techs, and PT assistants under Mercy standards.

Full-time, 40 hours/week, Days. Requires a PT degree (B.S./M.S./DPT) and a current or temporary Missouri PT license, plus BLS certification. Six months to a year of preferred experience with adult/geriatric care.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred Experience: Six months to one year experience with adult/geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Direct supervision of patients and supervision of rehabilitation technicians.
• General supervision of PT assistants as per State Practice Acts.
• Treat and monitor patients with adherence to Mercy standards.

Skills

Patient care

Supervision

Gerontology

Education

Bachelor/Master/Doctorate 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:

Location

Mercy Hospital Stoddard - Physical Therapy Department

1200 North 1 Mile Rd

Dexter, MO 63841

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time (40-hrs per week), Days

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

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

Experience:

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

Other:

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.