Physical Therapist - Geriatric Care & Rehab Impact

Mercy Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to join our team in Missouri. Under Therapy Leadership, you will perform objective assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients, while supervising rehab technicians and PT assistants as required by state practice acts.

Applicants should hold a PT degree (Bachelors, MS, or DPT) and an active PT license in the state of practice, with a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice.
• BLS certification current before independent patient care.
• Preferred 6–12 months experience in Rehabilitation Physical Therapy; adult/geriatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adults and geriatric patients.
• Provide direct supervision to patients and indirect supervision to rehabilitation technicians; supervise PT assistants per State Practice Acts.
• Adhere to Mercy mission, values, and service standards; follow departmental policies.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Geriatric care

Team supervision

Rehabilitation planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

MS in Physical Therapy

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to join our team in Missouri. Under Therapy Leadership, you will perform objective assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients, while supervising rehab technicians and PT assistants as required by state practice acts.

Applicants should hold a PT degree (Bachelors, MS, or DPT) and an active PT license in the state of practice, with a current BLS certification.