Physical Therapist (FT, Weekends) *Sign-On Bonus Eligible*

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Health Center Rehab Therapy in Cape Girardeau, MO, is seeking a Physical Therapist for a weekend shift. You will perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients, while supervising rehab staff in line with state practice acts and Mercy standards.

Qualifications include a DPT/BPT, or equivalent, current licensure, and BLS certification.

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. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.

Responsibilities

• Performs 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 Act.
• Adheres to Mercy mission, values, and Service Standards.

Education

Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Under the general supervision of the Rehab Therapy supervisor at the Rehab Center at Mercy Health Center, 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 Act. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Mercy Hospital Southeast

• Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Clinical/Allied Health
• Rehabilitation/Therapy Services
• Regular
• Full-time
• Mercy Hospital Southeast
• JR261853

Shift: Weekend

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

• 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.