Physical Therapist - Full-Time, $10k Sign-On Bonus

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO, is seeking a rehabilitative Physical Therapist to provide objective assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients. You will supervise patients and rehabilitation technicians, while coordinating with PT assistants in line with state practice acts.

The role requires a PT degree and current licensure, BLS certification, and 6 months to 1 year of rehab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Current/Temporary license to practice Physical Therapy in state of practice.
• BLS certification must be current.
• Six months to one year rehabilitation experience preferred for adult/geriatric care.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift 50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Direct supervision of patients and supervision of rehabilitation technicians; oversee PT assistants.
• Adhere to Mercy policies, standards of treatment, and Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Staff supervision

Patient care

Education

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

Tools

BLS

Licensure in state of practice

State Practice Acts knowledge

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO, is seeking a rehabilitative Physical Therapist to provide objective assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients. You will supervise patients and rehabilitation technicians, while coordinating with PT assistants in line with state practice acts.

The role requires a PT degree and current licensure, BLS certification, and 6 months to 1 year of rehab experience.