Physical Therapist-Home Care Services

Mercy; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Weekend/on-call rotation included

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a qualified physical therapist to provide in-home services for patients with neuro and/or musculoskeletal disorders. You must hold a state license, have graduated from an accredited PT program, and possess CPR certification.

A valid driver’s license is required for travel to patient homes. You will assess, plan, and document treatments, work independently, and participate in weekend/on-call rotations while communicating with care teams and taking care to protect patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current state license.
• Valid drivers license.
• Certifications: CPR certification.
• Assess and plan treatments with accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Able to work independently and handle emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient visits in timely and efficient manner; check in with office daily.
• Join weekend and on-call rotation as required.
• Regular contact with agency staff, physicians, hospital staff and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Accredited PT program graduate

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's license

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.