Physical Therapist-Home Care Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide in-home physical therapy for patients with neuro and/or musculoskeletal disorders under physician direction. You will assess, plan, and implement therapy in patients' homes, coordinating with agency staff and physicians.

The role requires an accredited PT degree, state licensure, CPR, and strong documentation while lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. Weekend/on-call rotation and driving to patient sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Current state license.
• Valid driver's license.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle emergencies.
• Weekend and on-call rotation required.
• Willingness to drive in hazardous conditions; maps will be used.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient visits in a timely and efficient manner.
• Check in with the office daily to update schedule.
• Work weekend and on-call rotation.
• Maintain regular contact with agency staff, physicians, hospital staff, and the general public.
• Handle confidential information professionally.

Skills

State license

CPR certification

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Emergency handling

Driving

Education

PT 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.