Physical Therapist - Home Care (Full Time)

Mercy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Rehabilitation Physical Therapist to assess and design individualized treatment programs for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes direct supervision of patients, indirect supervision of rehabilitation technicians, and supervision of PT assistants according to State Practice Acts.

The position requires a current Physical Therapy license, LS/supervisory experience, and BLS certification, with a preference for 6–12 months of rehab PT experience and ability to lift 50

Qualifications

• Current State license of Physical Therapy
• Education: Bachelor, MS in Physical Therapy or Doctorate of Physical Therapy
• Licensure: Current/Temporary license of Physical Therapy in state of practice
• BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.
• Six months to one year experience is preferred for Rehabilitation Physical Therapist.
• Physical requirements: ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis; prolonged standing and walking; ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist and squat.

Responsibilities

• Perform objective assessments and develop 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 Acts.

Education

Current State license of Physical Therapy

Education: Bachelor, MS in Physical Therapy or 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

• Education: Current State license of Physical Therapy. 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 Education:
• Preferred Licensure:
• Preferred Experience: Six months to one year experience is preferred for Rehabilitation Physical Therapist. Prefer experience with care for adult and geriatric patients.
• Preferred Certifications:
• Preferred Other:
• 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.