Physical Therapist/Full-time/Mercy Hazelwood

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to lead patient assessments and tailor individualized rehabilitation programs for adults and seniors.

The role includes direct patient supervision and oversight of rehabilitation technicians and PT assistants under Mercy policies. Requirements include a PT license in the state, BLS certification, and 6–12 months of rehab PT experience with adult/geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• Current/Temporary license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of practice.
• BLS certification current and maintained.
• Six months to one year of Rehabilitation PT experience preferred, with adult/geriatric care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Provide direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians.
• Supervise PT assistants in accordance with state practice acts.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient supervision

Rehab program design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

MS in Physical Therapy

DPT

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

SIGN-ON BONUS $15,000

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.

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