Physical Therapist-Home Care Services

Mercy; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a dedicated in-home physical therapist to provide care for patients with neuro and musculoskeletal conditions under physician direction. You will assess, treat, schedule visits, and document outcomes, while coordinating with physicians and hospital staff.

Required are a PT degree from an accredited program, current state license, valid driver’s license, and CPR certification. Two years of acute or home care experience is preferred, with weekend and on-call rotations included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current state license.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification.
• Two years experience in acute care or home care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home physical therapy services as directed by a physician.
• Independently schedule patient visits and manage daily caseload.
• Participate in weekend and on-call rotations.
• Maintain documentation and coordinate with physicians, hospital staff, and agency staff.
• Uphold confidentiality and comply with safety guidelines.

Skills

Assessment planning

Time management

Problem solving

Communication & documentation

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Physical Therapy degree

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.