Physical Therapist-Home Care Services

Mercy; Dardenne Prairie (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a licensed physical therapist to provide in-home physical therapy services in Missouri. The role requires graduation from an accredited PT program, current state license, and CPR certification.

You will assess and treat patients with neuro or musculoskeletal disorders under physician supervision, schedule visits, and participate in weekend/on-call rotations. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong communication, documentation skills, and the ability to work independently while

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• License to practice in the state.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home physical therapy services under physician direction.
• Independently schedule patient visits and manage timely follow-ups.
• Work weekend and on-call rotations.
• Maintain professional interaction with agency staff, physicians, hospital staff and the public.
• Ensure patient safety and adapt to changing conditions.

Skills

Assessment ability

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Education

Accredited physical therapy program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

Provides in home physical therapy services to patients with neuro and/or musculoskeletal disorders, under the direction of a physician.

Position Details:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current state license.
• Valid drivers license.
• Certifications: CPR certification.
• Employee possesses good assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Employee is energetic, gets along well with others, has good time management and problem solving skills.
• Employee possesses good communication and documentation skills.
• Employee is in good physical health and able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently with occasional lifting of over 50 pounds.
• Employee frequently will work independently and must be able to handle emergencies without assistance.
• Employee adapts to and works effectively with change, takes initiative, sets challenging objectives and values and seeks opportunity to learn.
• Employee may be required to drive in hazardous conditions; must be able to follow written or verbal instructions and read a map.
• Employee must independently schedule patient visits in timely and efficient manner; checking in with office daily to update schedule.
• Employee is assigned weekend and on-call rotation.
• Employee has regular contact with agency staff members, physicians, hospital staff, and general public.
• Employee regularly handles confidential information.
• Preferred Education:
• Preferred Licensure:
• Preferred Experience: Two years experience in acute care or home care preferred.
• Preferred Certifications:
• Preferred Other:

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.