Physical Therapist — Grow with a Caring, Innovative Team

Mercy; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes direct supervision of patients and indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians, with supervision of PT assistants per state practice acts.

A PT license is required and BLS certification is expected. Education requires a Doctorate or MS/BS in Physical Therapy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master of Science in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
• Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice.
• BLS certified and current before patient care.
• Six months to one year experience preferred for rehabilitation therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop comprehensive individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients.
• Direct supervision of patients and indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians.
• Supervise PT assistants in accordance with State Practice Acts and Mercy standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Supervision experience

Geriatric care

Rehabilitation therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Physical Therapist to perform objective assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes direct supervision of patients and indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians, with supervision of PT assistants per state practice acts.

A PT license is required and BLS certification is expected. Education requires a Doctorate or MS/BS in Physical Therapy.